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Please join me this week for a special episode of *Good Day Google+* as we delve into the world of Gaming.
My Guests this week will be:
@106794596604372659702 Developer of mobile app Fly Whales Fly, Co-Founder at HamHock Games working on kickstarting the PC game CatFish. As Christopher creates more traditional games, he is also trying to find novel ways to make interaction meaningful, which has lead him to exploring concepts with Artificial Intelligence and simulation.
@104221836702601368003 owner and sole-proprietor of ThatWhichIs Media, an independent game development studio founded in 2012. His games have been featured at Orlando IndieNomicon and IGDA events, where he has spoken on theory and narrative in design as well as life as an independent developer. He has worked in various technical fields, including acting as Technical Coordinator at the Enzian Theater and Florida Film Festival, and co-founded the Indie Galactic Space Jam.
@101244060049953411510 Bachelor of Arts, Majored in Digital Media: Web Design
Art Lead of indie studio Cherry Pie Games, Aspiring indie developer and bodybuilder.
@110619855408549015935 talks about Social Media Marketing, Technology, and assorted nerdishness and geekery, he loves to create conversations across social networks, and to help others find their own voice through social media and social media marketing.
@111048918866742956374 Comedian. Host. Filmmaker. Actor. Writer. Social Median. Willy Wonka's Assistant. Singing the song of Plustatic People!
Friday, January 30th
@ 10 am PST | 11 am MST | 12 pm CST | 1 pm EST | 6 pm UK
Watch our show here on the event page where you can leave your comments and ask your questions during The shows broadcast live.
But if you can not watch it live you do not worry can always watch the replay on my YouTube Channel: http://goo.gl/3iukbR
#GoodDayGooglePlus #rockthegplushouse #askchefdennis
#varietyshow ﻿

*What if....*
Google+ is not a social network at all - never intended to be a Facebook killer, nor a Twitter wanna-be and definitely not in a rush to keep up with everything else out there...?
*What if....*
Google+ is Google's way of analyzing our personal relationships across all their products (because relationships can't be faked) and use that knowledge to fuel services like Google Now, Nest, Home automation and Driveless cars...?
*"So what the fuck is Google+ for anyway?"*
@102034052532213921839 is an ex-Google employee who helped design the UX of Google+ before he left Google a year ago, and whose name came up again on the Plus stream when he shared his *Thoughts on Google+* asking [quote] "So what the fuck is Google+ for anyway?" and got the community talking.
*SO LET'S -TALK- HANGOUT ABOUT IT.*
Chris is very disappointed with Google+ because he expects better from Google.
But maybe he's expecting the wrong things?
@113117251731252114390 rebutted Chris' post and defended Google+ in a Google+ post that was shared 524 time and sparked conversations across the Plus (https://www.gplusgotogal.com/MikeElganRebuttal1)
Chris responded - https://www.gplusgotogal.com/ChrisMessinaRebutal
And Mike claimed that Chris lost the argument because he didn't answer the main questions:
"What site has
1) a better community;
2) better troll control;
3) better photo tools;
4) better integration with a leading wearables platform;
5) better conversations;
6) better monetization;
7) better search?"
(https://www.gplusgotogal.com/MikeElganRebuttal2)
Basically, comparing Google+ to Facebook again. (_sigh_)
*IS CHRIS USING GOOGLE+ WRONG?*
Chris, who was an integral part in the development of Google+ for 3.5 years was told by @107742059751171695340 that he was using Google+ wrong. He should have been talking and listening to Top Contributors (which Jaana is one) who have their ears to the ground:
_"Which is the direction it's taking? That depends. Also on us, the users. Google listens."_
(You should definitely read the comments on Jaana's post, where she and Chris get into an agreement - https://www.gplusgotogal.com/JaanaNyströmGooglePlus)
*IS IT ABOUT THE SHARED INTEREST GRAPH?*
Perhaps the best insight is that of @105103058358743760661 who read between Chris' lines and brought up the point of Big Data and information networks:
[Google+] "should have been 1000% focused on helping people build a rich information network around the things we care most about - our interest graph - and then to use that interest graph to connect us with *new* people who share those interests with us - our "shared interest graph."
And if it's about the interest graph, then who's better than @115620878851836664537 to remind us that that takes time: _ It requires building a bunch of things, integrating them and then waiting to see how people will use them and what the data will show you. This means that we have to wait to see some results (many of which will impact search) and

*G+ Spotlight (11/5/2014)*
This episode, we welcome @107022061436866576067 and @113690073826160821557 from @115515796589038584989 to talk with us about:
- Their STC Cats weekly round-up post
- The in-depth experiments that Stone Temple Consulting has become known for
- How Mark and Eric keep up with all the activity and notifications!
- Mark's new Thought Leadership & Personal Branding community (along with what it takes to run a successful community, because between the two of them, they run several!)
This should be a very interesting discussion; *bring your questions, invite some people who would be interested, and we'll see you on Wednesday, November 5th, at 1pm ET!*
#gplusspotlight #googleplus #hangoutsonair

*Labor Day Weekend Demo Day at Nautical Ventures*
Join Nautical Ventures this Labor Day Weekend and demo the best Kayaks, SUP's, and Boats on the market before you buy!
Enjoy free lessons and demonstrations from our experts, plus free BBQ and sodas while supplies last!
Enjoy some fun on the water this Labor Day Weekend at Nautical Ventures Demo Day! We hope to see you there!
#NauticalVentures #LaborDayWeekend #DemoDay

Looking for some wet weekend fun for the whole family? Come on down to Nautical Ventures Marine Super Store and demo some of the best kayaks and paddleboards on the market. Try them out and get free lessons from our instructors followed by free hot dogs and soda!
Joe Hector of Extreme Kayak Fishing will be here to speak about upcoming kayak fishing tournaments and share tips and tricks about the exciting sport of kayak fhsing.
Get on the Water this weekend with Nautical Ventures!
#NauticalVentures #DemoDay #GetOnTheWater

If we run out of comment space - come join us on the website: http://www.thehow2girl.com/go/google-plus-celebrates-its-3rd-birthday/
Google Plus is three years old this month and what a celebration! Come and join us as people who have been using Google plus since the day it launched, join us to share why they love the Plus.
You can also invite your friends who are not yet on Google+ and they can join us on the website page and join the conversation too: http://www.thehow2girl.com/go/google-plus-celebrates-its-3rd-birthday/
We will be joined by many of those who have become Google Plus Top Contributors and are helping over 100,000 people in the Google+ Help community
Businesses who are seeing amazing results using google Plus and everything it offers.
People who love Hangouts and are using them all the time - who will share why they love them so much.
This is a celebration event and everyone is welcome. If you would like to join us LIVE inside the hangout let us know in the comments .......
A list of guests will be added as people confirm they can join us and you too are welcome to hop into the Hangout and share why you love Google Plus too.
This is a party - no business pitching or self promotion - simply Google Plussers coming together to raise a glass to the awesomeness of being part of Google Plus.
*Did you know that Google+ originally started as the Google Product?*
http://googleblog.blogspot.co.uk/2011/06/introducing-google-project-real-life.html
@107117483540235115863 Posted this on the day it was launched: https://plus.google.com/+VicGundotra/posts/UJ4nJtiBQzg
More to come:

*#Blogging411 - Blogging Myths!*
@107418054739711167675 is tired of seeing bloggers led down the wrong path! His opinion is based on years of experience and a couple of _very successful_ blogs. Randy is going to fill us in on things you don't HAVE to do that everyone says you must do. More importantly, he is going to tell us about things that you _should_ be doing that nobody else is doing. Join @116648555722751383250 @116049412326685043114 and @107418054739711167675 tonight to see if you are on the right path.
As always if you prefer to follow the Twitter stream join us at http://MomComplicated.com/Blogging411

You Can't Kill Relationships TechCrunch
Sponsored by @108883357423682942734, get your learn on with the Nod3x Google Plus account that is totally free here http://goo.gl/hVniiZ
Join me, @104943384477166093964 @110619855408549015935 @107499215004519214139 @110581056743381299062 and @106114358967082262584 as we talk about the recent articles that have came from TechCrunch and other sites about how Google Plus may be dying. What do you think of that? Bad journalism? Or just plain stupidity? You can't shut up me or my friends and that's the #Truth
#marketingtips #relationshipmarketing

I am pleased to announce a special #DMEShow event where I will joined by Google's @107562852116793589182 to discuss +Post ads. The program was only recently made available to all Brand pages with 1000 followers or more. Learn more about how the program works and how Google views the program overall.
Here is the YouYube Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZrnrIXp7DI
The show will be at 4 PM EDT (Boston time) on Thursday May 1st. Say YES to get access to the video for live viewing or later viewing. Please spread the word and INVITE others or SHARE the event. Your help is appreciated!
The YouTube link will also be posted here for mobile viewers.

Welcome to @101560483852587124925 weekly show!!
This week: *_Gender Roles - The Diversity Zone!!_*
See the original HOA, in case you missed it: http://bit.ly/1fZK61u
This week's show is a continuation of the topic *"Gender Diversity"* live streamed on March 13, 2014. We invited our original panel back along with a few new faces from our audience and community. This is a conversation you don't want to miss!
*RSVP YES or MAYBE* here on the event and you'll have a place holder so you can catch us live or watch the replay at your convenience!
*_Meet Our Guests This Week!!!_*
@106279635800132388713 - She is a Behavioral Scientist and Clinician with 16 years of experience in mental health, behavioral science, and public health. She is the author of a very tongue-in-cheek relationship wellness blog, "YOU'RE JUST A DUMBASS", to help people select and maintain healthy relationships and avoid some of the difficult life lessons that one encounters in suboptimal relationships. On http://yourejustadumbass.com, she shares techniques that she developed to help clients with creating relationship wellness in their lives.
She is also the creator of http://playidealdate.com. She is developing this concept to offer people a unique approach to dating. What makes Play Ideal Date different is a mixed method matching system based on personalized attention and online dating! It is designed to be a modernized version of the "Dating Game" and appeared as an Official Google Hangout on Air during Social Media Week 2013 and was featured in Google Local NY's September 2013 Newsletter.
She holds an MSW from the University of Michigan and a BA from Hunter College. She has been featured on FOX, NBC, HuffPostLive, ABC, PR Newswire and Vista magazine.
@106100021899687161101 - I am on Google Plus to engage and connect with the people behind the keyboards around the world. I get to share my experiences from my point of view so that those who it resonates with will hopefully share some of theirs. The multitude of uses for Google Plus are in large part what I find so fascinating and witnessing each persons creation, minute to minute is akin to seeing a micro-verse develop right before my eyes. I've had a successful blog, a blog-talk radio show, both very past tense...now, I simply enjoy the camaraderie and I get to promote people and businesses I believe in.
@110619855408549015935 - I've lived in South Florida my whole life, and it would be hard for me to imagine living anywhere else. I was born to two wonderful parents who are still together after all these years and into a wonderful and supportive family that stuck together through all the trials we faced.
I'm an absolute technology geek. If software runs on it, I want to know about it. I've had many passions in my life, and nearly all of them have involved technology and science, but art, philosophy, and even a mystical streak also help define me. I can also geek out on stuff like Doctor Who, Sleepy Hollow, and Homeland.

Relationship Marketing: Do We Benefit From Circle Shares?
I would love to point you toward some of my favorite social media tools, the first being a Google Plus tool called +NOD3x get a tour here: http://goo.gl/hVniiZ
The second being +PicMonkey where you can get a free month of Royale here! https://www.picmonkey.com/#promo/RELATIONSHIP
This week @111552522175915203592 is joined by @118332593230195158666 and @118298229252974224674 to talk about circle sharing. We will discuss if this is a viable option to build relationships and how the people coming in at the last minute are affected.
Circle sharing has been the topic of conversation with me for a while with various people, and I want to get to the bottom of it and ask if this really does work. I've got my own experience in circle sharing that I want to divulge, and you may find it surprising!
Don't forget to circle the new G+ page @108827198716965466311 and would love to have you come join us over in the *Relationship Marketing* Community http://goo.gl/xmXdVN

*On April 14th, LinkedIn® will be removing the Products & Services tab from all Company Pages.*
In this hangout @117423077760112334101 and @114024191415895144726 will discuss the changes and review the options available to LinkedIn® members.
Read Greg's post on the subject: http://goo.gl/JG8CvO
LinkedIn® Announcement: http://goo.gl/tEz2so
Additional information from the LinkedIn® Help Center: http://goo.gl/TWM5i8
#TQwGEww1Hf

This week on the #ISOOSICHAT we are excited to have special guest @112116680648779331229 from Search Engine Roundtable (SER). Barry will be joining our regular #ISOOSIChat panelists including @113426828273677356184 @106515636986325493284 and @112430199625001815612.
Barry has provided a very unique and valuable commentary on search engines and the search marketing industry for many years. Barry and the SER team report on the most interesting threads taking place at various popular Search Engine Marketing forums each day. Search Engine Roundtable not only reports on these topical issues, but also provides a synopsis that provides greater detail on these forum threads.
One of SER's primary goals is provide a single source for the reader to visit to locate the most interesting threads covered at the SEM forums.
Those in our audience that visit or contribute to forums know that sometimes things can get stated that are not based on facts. Sometimes these observations may lead to statements that sound like fact, but they are unfounded. We are after all talking about search engines here and considerations that are impacted by their algorithms - which unfortunately we in the SEM arena don't have access to :)
Observations such as these can quickly turn from threads with some small incorrect assumptions into more widespread rumors and sometimes into larger myths that stick around for a longer period of time.
Barry and his team do a great job of monitoring “hot topics” on the forums, presenting all sides of those important issues while contributing to the discussion with their own valued opinions.
Bill Slawski, (Director of Search Marketing at Go Fish Digital) is well known for his vast knowledge of Google and other search engines and the patents that have been filed relating to their ranking algorithms. Although it is difficult to have certainty about the value and mix of individual search engine ranking signals, Bill has the notable ability to always bring always bring it back to facts…. referencing related patents, interviews or official statements on the subject.
On this hangout we aim to separate fact from fiction. Rumors and myths versus papers and truths and all points between.

*How to Build Engagement in Google Plus*
Here is the YouTube Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KyHa592zVc
This time on the #DMAShow @107022061436866576067 and I are taking on an oldie but goodie. How can you get more engagement with your activity on Google Plus? This is the core issue - not the number of followers you have. Build the engagement and the followers will, well, follow.
The live YouTube link will be shared here just before show time. Just say YES to make sure that you get the video link in your notifications/stream.
Also, INVITE OTHERS! Or SHARE the event with others. This a public event, and the more the merrier.

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJbQNhyEi98
Time for another @109324423871490315778 Power Chat! This week our theme is interesting people I think you need to know! Our guests will be @117703438025249181486 @105483528491250811746 & @110636444609397127159
Each week we cover a variety of business topics and feature influencers & innovators from all types of industries who share their smarts. In a word: #Infotainment And we always get a little #BatCrapCrazy
Check out this week's panel of amazing guests:
@117703438025249181486 Founder of @110928651805123399610 & Founder of #InteriorDesignCommunity on G+, IDC Hangout Host, Graphic Artist, Printer and Color Expert, Blogger, Social Media Guru
@105483528491250811746 - Author & Blogger, here to save the Internet, connect the dots and humanize the web. His buzz phrase that sums it up: Search Engine Humanization
@110636444609397127159 - a professional artist who has become a 72-year-old-blogger with way too many lipsticks.
*Friday, March 14 at 9am PST | 10am MST | 11am CST|12pm EST*
Find your timezone: http://bit.ly/1lQ1h9q
Special thanks to our show sponsor @116266498226740184904 for great insights & analytics for Google+! Go to http://bit.ly/SteadyDemandTMC and use the code #BCCApproved for a 20% lifetime discount!
How & where to watch:
- Google Events: Watch, comment & ask questions right here
- YouTube: http://bit.ly/TMCYoutube
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMiaConnect
- TweetHappy? Follow +The Mia Connect and tweet #BatCrapCrazy and #GetYourLearnOn
Subscribe to +The Mia Connect community for updates:
http://bit.ly/TMCPCcommunity
Can't make the show? Not to worry - you can catch the Youtube replay right here on the event or at http://themiaconnect.com/episodes/
#GetYourLearnOn #PeopleYouNeedToKnow ﻿

*Welcome to @101560483852587124925 weekly show!!*
This week we are talking about *_Gender Roles - When Were They Defined & How They Affect Today_*
*When were gender roles defined?*
*What was in place before gender roles were defined?*
*Who defined them?*
*How do gender roles affect us today in our current society?*
*Meet Our Guests This Week!!!*
@118298229252974224674 - My life, my experiences, and my education have two unique facets to them, and on this page, I hope to showcase how the two have blended to develop me into the person I am today. As a former active duty soldier now serving in the United States Army Reserves, I garner wisdom from both the Military training and from my civilian business adventures.
As an Army Reservist Psychological Operations Specialist, I work to influence the behavior of enemy personnel and foreign audiences. In this line of work, we distribute targeted information or conduct specific activities with the purpose of changing emotions, ways of thinking, and ultimately behavior. We study target audiences. We work to understand cultures, symbols and practices. We then use what we learn from these studies to identify the most effective courses of action to change their behavior.
As a graphic design artist, I find that these skills from Psychological Operations become invaluable in guiding every aspect of a successful design. The typography, imagery, placement, color and every other aspect of a print or web design can work together to influence the behavior of a potential or returning customer. Each aspect of a design can communicate alongside the actual message contained in the words. A design can convey emotions, nostalgia, patriotism, and much more to support or reinforce the message being delivered.
As an online marketer, these skills become equally valuable. In the modern landscape of social media, many lessons can be taken from Psychological Operations. By carefully crafting targeted messages and responses, you can subtly create and steer conversations and gain rapport with people around the world. This strategy of visual and social communication is one of my greatest passions.
@110619855408549015935 - I've lived in South Florida my whole life, and it would be hard for me to imagine living anywhere else. I was born to two wonderful parents who are still together after all these years and into a wonderful and supportive family that stuck together through all the trials we faced.
I'm an absolute technology geek. If software runs on it, I want to know about it. I've had many passions in my life, and nearly all of them have involved technology and science, but art, philosophy, and even a mystical streak also help define me. I can also geek out on stuff like Doctor Who, Sleepy Hollow, and Homeland. The geekery runs deep within me, but so does the artist and the dreamer.
I'm also an Elder Scrolls addict, 1/16th Ewok, half Vulcan, and three-quarters Irish potato stew.
I love technology and how it ch

Teacher Says, “ Okay, class -- you better take notes for this lesson.”
Fifteen students take notes vigorously as they try to keep up with writing cursive on their lined notebook paper.
Eight Students do not take any notes at all. They might ask for someone’s notes later.
One Student draws doodles as a form of note-taking. She gets laughed at and told to “grow-up” and take notes the right way. I’m kind of embarrassed I listened to those peers; I need to gain those skills again! So much easier to retain the information when you can draw pictures with your written notes (printed, not cursive).
How about the Digital Way of taking notes today? That’s what +113865527017476906160 will be showing us during the HOA broadcast with me. I will be interviewing Sacha Chua on Wednesday, March 12th at 6:00pm ET / 3:00pm PT about how she uses SketchNotes for taking notes in a digital format. Free-flow handwriting and techy all at the same time! She’s a woman in science and technology, so she really loves gadgets!
She uses SketchNotes, and it’s really very fascinating! Watching her do them LIVE is really the best! I know Sacha as a fellow HelpOuts Provider, and I have seen her do this for many HOA’s. This is why I wanted to interview her -- you’ll say WOW like I did when I first learned about her and what she does.
This is a link to give you the basic idea of what the system is and why it is so handy for students, business people, and anyone else who needs to retain information. And if you’re into saving paper, then this is a true match for you! I like to think of SketchNotes as a digital white board. http://www.core77.com/blog/sketchnotes/sketchnotes_101_the_basics_of_visual_note-taking_19678.asp
Select YES or MAYBE to get a reminder on your calendar. It will also help mark the spot if you can’t watch live, but will want to watch the replay. You’re in for a techy-treat! Hope you’ll be watching! ﻿

Join @101251568652243705725 and @108928920195172851380 this morning, 11AM - 1PM, for our Grand Opening Celebration at our new location at 50 S Bryan Rd in Dania Beach!
There are fun prizes and activities, including a Stand Up Paddle Board race with our Special Host Eric Brandon of KISS Country!
We're showing off our entire inventory, including Stand Up Paddle Boards, Kayaks, Sailboats, Fishing Boats, Power Boats, Yachts, Inflatable Tenders, and Floating Docks from great brands like Hobie, Riviera, Ocean Kayak, Century, Key Largo, Tahoe, Donzi, Belzona, Baja, Fountain, Novurania, and Versadock!
Come meet the folks in our Service Department who put the same care into every vessel they service as they would their own. Looking for Brokers? Our partners at @104626039899122560070 will help you sell your boat, or find the right boat for sale to fit your needs.
Check out our Renegade IQ Personal Hovercraft from Universal Hovercraft, Ready-To-Fly on or off the water! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gnsFNXbAhI
Can't make it? Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram throughout the day for updates! Join in by using the hashtags #GetOnTheWater, #DoYouHovercraft, and #NauticalVentures!
Whatever you need to get on the water, and stay on it, you'll find it here at Nautical Ventures, the Go-To People for Fun on the Water!

*Mobile Users* http://youtu.be/czaGQdGGzn0
Join me for this weeks episode of Good Day Google+ with my very special guests
@104166478348528899432 Longevity Rescuer - Developer of integrative health, beauty and wellness products, Life coaching, anti-aging and youthing mentor, retreat leader, author, speaker
@111841212850657022428 Lawyer in Charleston, South Carolina - Family Law, DUI & Criminal Defense & Personal Injury Attorney. Co-Host of #LegallySpeaking , a weekly Google Plus Hangout on Air.
@105872411047698801576 Storyteller, dog borrower and CEO of KOTAW Content Marketing, dedicated to telling -- & selling -- your story. Became a vegetarian so I can eat cake.
@111888525357911619716 Online Traffic Solutions...Corporate Escape Artist, Serial Entrepreneur, Business Systems Analyst, Listener Extraordinaire, Farm to Table Foodie,Travel and Adventure Junkie
+Good Day Google Plus is the perfect way to wind down your work week with some great conversation in a relaxing atmosphere where you'll come away with new friends and quite a bit of information.
You won't find any controversy just some of your favorite plussers interacting and engaging as real people.
Bring your lunch or bring a friend just don't miss the best weekly HOA on Google+! Sit back, relax and enjoy the show, TGIF!
Friday, March 7th at 10am PST | 11am MST | 12 pm CST| 1 pm EST
Check your time zone here-->http://goo.gl/sa8CdP
Watch our show here on the event page where you can leave your comments and ask your questions live during the shows broadcast. But if you can't watch it live don't worry you can always watch the replay on my YouTube Channel: http://goo.gl/3iukbR
#gooddaygoogleplus #varietyshow #rockthegplushouse #askchefdennis ﻿

Come be a part of the first official day of SXSW with @112374836634096795698 & a live interview from the streets of Austin TX. Click *Read more...* One of our very first #MobileHOA interviews of the festival will feature everyone's Google Plus favorite.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xiHqA4p06E
Join in the conversation via comments... We'll also feature @104858643838035519891 and @108493275257625053433 in the filmstrip to start things off. @110581056743381299062 will work on the mobile broadcast with Guy & @108210288375340023376 so we can join in as soon as we are able. *Feel free to invite your friends & add comments/questions for Guy below.*
Guy Kawasaki is the author of _APE, What the Plus!, Enchantment_, and nine other books. He is also the co-founder of www.Alltop.com an “online magazine rack” of popular topics on the web. Previously, he was the chief evangelist of Apple. Kawasaki has a BA from Stanford University and an MBA from UCLA as well as an honorary doctorate from Babson College.
This Live HOA from the streets is one of many we will be doing all week long. *Because Guy is so special, he get's his own Event!* To keep up on all the other live action, *Check out the Event list below* for each day of the Interactive portion of #SXSW2014 where #SXSWmobileHOA will be taking place. The 'control room' will be managed by various members of *The Hangout Mastery* community... _signup to keep up bit.ly/HangoutMastery ._
Day 1 (Friday, March 7, 2014) http://goo.gl/MeLO9F
Day 2 (Saturday, March 8, 2014) http://goo.gl/KVEpd7
Day 3 (Sunday, March 9, 2014) http://goo.gl/Q9c99F
Day 4 (Monday, March 10, 2014) http://goo.gl/cmb6kg
Day 5 (Tuesday, March 11, 2014) http://goo.gl/syEZ1g

*Welcome to Those 4 Girls weekly show!!*
*This week we are talking about owning your own content:*
_Why you should have a personally branded website_
_How to start building your website_
_Why you want to have your social media audience follow your website_
Meet Our Guests This Week!!!
@104356957682366570813 - Has spent the last years building websites that are SEO optimized, mobile compliant and not Flash based.
She is always online, taking care of her clients' Social Media Presence. She also teaches in private or group lessons everything from Social Media, Internet Marketing, Email Marketing as well as WordPress and Online Privacy.
She also loves helping local film producers with their projects, no matter if feature length movies or shooting a new advertising campaign.
@106140750645236985268 - Is a digital strategist, podcaster and idea igniter who helps entrepreneurs break down technology into simple concepts, learn the need-to-know of marketing and the web, all while helping you create community and connection with your customers.
@107653058982522781122 - Works with local business to build their websites and social media presence. My husband builds customized Wordpress sites for business', while I either set up and maintain their social presence or teach them how to use the tools to do it themselves. I help people learn to use/maintain sites such as Wordpress, Facebook, Google Plus, Hangouts/Hangouts on Air, Twitter and YouTube. She also have a Youtube channel for children to help them become interested in animals. And I work with a long time blogger friend to make their video How To’s to answer questions.
@116537977270642501647 @111238595346429376929 @106092107754528365062 started a conversation that impacts the way women do business through REAL business coaching. Link arms with us to push past your limits and raise the life you’re creating! By supporting each other’s passions, we WILL make our world a better place. When we make our world better, we change our culture, and in turn change the way we treat each other in business.
We talk each week about topics that affect us as women, and yes the gentlemen are more than welcome!! Our focus is YOU! We want to promote you and what you need to grow your business or positively impact your life!
Thursdays @ 10am PST | 1pm EST
Watch our first show featuring @101696764219780312734: http://bit.ly/1e2SJD5
Want to learn how to drive a "buying' audience to your site? Learn with @102448755774386957917 : http://bit.ly/1g2nPNS
Did you miss last week's show? A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing http://bit.ly/1lxN5BD
Stop by our community and stay awhile! http://bit.ly/those4girls
#those4girls #t4gluv #t4ginc

People are bombarded with so many messages...which requires intentional planning to integrate a message across mediums, interact with customers in a way that brings them into the story, and know exactly what the result will be. *That’s the obvious truth of using storytelling in marketing.*
*Source:*
The company value proposition. (Who are you, what do you do, and why does it matter?)
*Framework:*
Stories position your product within the marketplace and are reinforced by every customer facing area of the business (and to ensure consistency...the buy in from employees, vendors, and collaborators must exist too).
*Connection Point:*
Stories show solutions to customer problems, give them opportunities to experience what they are told they will receive.
Here are some commonly held beliefs...that are actually myths:
- Try to get customers to interact with the brand (but, do they really want to?).
- Interaction builds relationship (but, do people want to have a relationship with a brand?).
- Be everywhere all the time to reach customers (but, do customers want to hear from you all the time?)
*Special Guest: Mike Allton*
Combine all that with SEO and @107499215004519214139 is the one person we immediately thought of. Why? He comes from a website background, understands how the web can be our sales funnel and how our time and energy using social media (ohh… including automation) generates return.
Come and lets dig into our understanding of *how we tell our story*, how it affects the actual experience when connecting to us, and how to create referral or recurring business by maintaining relationships.
Ohhh...Did we talk about “Differentiated Storytelling?”
And now, so can you.
*YOU* (the *Y* in JSY) matter - come and explore this topic with @110746124112827812577 and @109237790792840071389. *Start the conversation now.*
(We are a LATE show. Responding Yes or Maybe will set a reminder so you can catch the replay.)
*Hashtag: #JSY *
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Is it possible to subconsciously influence people and bend them to your will? Is it unethical? Or is it a critical component of your marketing?
Join us on Tuesday March 4th at 3:00pm EST (noon PST) for the next #ISOOSIchat hangout:
We will be discussing these topics (and more) with @113426828273677356184 @112297740908382826372 @112430199625001815612 and our usual band of merry marketing misfits.
Our special guest on the panel for this exciting topic include best-selling author and known persuasion expert @113946666135876668465 and expert copywriter @114246956526830021958.
Dave is the founder of Bold Approach, and his ideas have been applied by some of the biggest companies in the United States including IBM, Rogers Media, Micron, and GE...
Colin is the founder of the "Cult of Copy" group on Facebook... And has spent years studying persuasion tactics and how to implement them in your written marketing.
We will be sharing some interesting thoughts on how to build an irrational loyalty - a following that can transform your brand.
Make sure to join the discussion!

I am excited to announce the third episode of Psychological Warfare. This week we'll be continuing our discussion of weapons of influence. Recall that during our last episode we discussed the principle of social proof, the principle of authority, the principle of scarcity, and we began discussing the principle of liking. We'll be picking up with parts of the principle of liking that we weren't able to cover and then we'll be introducing the last two psychological triggers.
We're also pleased to announce a new member to our panel: Please welcome the great @115124864391789940258 as the newest psywarrior! She is a digital storyteller with degrees in political science and history. She provides roadmaps to business owners who have difficulty finding their way through the digital marketing landscape. She is going to be a powerful addition to this team!
@107665939201638457855 is the world renowned creative lunatic. I call him that because his mastery of design is of epic and crazy proportions. He'll be discussing principles of social proof and principles of building authority.
@116472363297290737047 is a successful serial entrepreneur and he'll be providing practical ways to implement our principles into business. He’ll also be discussing the psychological principle of liking.
If you've found value in our previous episodes, please consider sharing this event and inviting others who you believe will find value in the discussion.

Google hangouts are starting to build in popularity, and for a good reason. Entrepreneurs are beginning to understand that Google + is the quickly being recognized as the best social network to use if you want to spread your message, make an impact build a loyal tribe faster than any other social network.
In this follow up hangout (see Part 1: Why You Need To Be Using Google Hangouts: http://youtu.be/MOUjzkvgbWw) with @108210288375340023376 we'll be going over the basics of getting started with using google hangouts to build meaningful relationships with loyal followers, make a bigger impact with your unique message and leverage hangouts to build a thriving business.
In this hangout you'll learn:
- The different types of hangouts
- The quickest way to get going with your own hangout show, even if you're techno-phobic
- How to invite people to a hangout, event if they don't have a Google + profile or don't use Google +
- The do's and don'ts of hosting a hangout
- How to reach your target audience with your hangout
- The #1 mistake that causes frustration for hangout newbies, but that can be easily avoided
- The 3 basic equipment needs
Plus, we'll be answering any questions you might have about hangouts!
Join us on Friday, February 28th at 9:00am PST. Just reply 'yes' to this event, bookmark this page and return at showtime!
By the way, we LOVE engagement and encourage you to start a conversation on this topic even before the show begins. Leave any questions or comments below to get the conversation going!
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+RonnieBincer is the Hangout Helper visit him at www.thehangouthelper.com
@100115151299388347151 is the founder of InnerState Coaching, visit her at www.InnerStateCoaching.com
#socialmediamarketing #googleplus #googlehangouts #howtousegooglehangouts #googlehangoutsforcoaches #googlehangoutsforvisionaryleaders #coaches #authors #speakers #visionaryleaders #tribebuilding

Moms are some of the hardest working people in the world. Working moms especially can teach you a lot about the tricky balance between home and hearth and struggling to pay for those things.
Blogging is a powerful tool used by many moms to earn extra income from home, and as a means of connecting with the world beyond the home. Mommy Bloggers can be some of the most creative bloggers and blog marketers out there.
This week we're fortunate enough to have three great mom bloggers joining us on the show. @116049412326685043114 is the Owner and Founder of @109443498013606253208, a company that broadcasts your conferences and meetings via social media. She also runs the @104387705093966958943 blog along with @105157585341687205092.
@105461979270549477337, founder of the HinesSight Blog, Luxury Travel Editor for Skimbaco Lifestyle, and writer for Examiner.com, knows the best places to eat and stay in North Carolina. As a mom to two young children, she knows the best in family travel, but as a parent in her mid-forties, she seeks out restaurants and hotels that adults can enjoy, too.
@116648555722751383250 is Founder, Editor, & Writer of GoDanskerMom.com, and writes a guide for parents in the Triangle region (MominChapelHillNC.com). Her work has appeared in several places including HerStories Project, ChapelBoro, Carolina Parent, Durham Macaroni Kid, Triangle Moms on Main, Vend Raleigh, and the Raleigh News & Observer‘s Triangle Mom2Mom.
I'll be interviewing them about Mommy Blogging, the skills, tools, and commitment necessary to be successful at it, and how their insights can help other Mom Bloggers and bloggers in general. Join us this Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at 8 PM ET! We hope to see you there!
#dmcshow #digitalmediaconnections #mommyblogger

Join @109501371090969349329 and our continuing guest host @112472587150551442541 as we chat with our guest @115620878851836664537, author, speaker, Google Semantic Search expert.
Wednesday, February 28th
11:30am PST/12:30pm MST/1:30pm CST/2:30pm EST
More about our guest @115620878851836664537 - we all know and love him for his business smarts and now we get to hear what makes him tick when we ask him.. What's Your Story?
_Before I got here to Google Plus, I used to be a corporate rat who used to be a journalist, before I jumped ship into full-time writing and blogging._
_I travel a lot. Over the last three years I've spent time in thirteen countries and three continents making airports and hotel rooms more of a constant, for me, than home. The one stability in all this is Google+ where I can be found, time allowing, on most days._
_The conversation here is very real and the issues we talk about are engaging and I have met people on G+ who are simply superb to connect with. I post frequently on what grabs my attention. I share insights from my writing and research and I take part in many conversations where I feel I can deliver value. Social media is changing everything. How we shape that change and what we do in the aftermath is down to us. _
This week's show is sponsored by:
@108712904755834193601 A full service hotel, conveniently located in downtown Washington, DC The hotel is located within walking distance of the White House, DC Convention Center, and two separate Metro/subway stops. http://www.inndc.com
Each week @117778937939543425499 & @101696764219780312734 spotlight guests who share their inspiring stories of ingenuity, tenacity and courage!
Follow our community for updates on upcoming shows as well as guest and sponsor opportunities http://bit.ly/HwlX52
Follow the buzz on Twitter and Google+ using hashtags
#15MinutesOnAir & #WhatsYourStory ﻿

*Which Network is better? G+ or Facebook. The Final Say*
This week our expert is Brian Carter and Brian is going to help us bring closure to the debate “Which is the best network G+ or Facebook?”
This event produced by: http://OnTrackTips.com
Now just so you know @116080408327269479217 is not some sideshow Opinion Joe or recorded message touting network evangelism. He is a balanced and seasoned entrepreneur that understand social media for marketing.
He is an expert on Facebook and has a deep respect for Google Plus and understand the network.
Brian is a highly respected keynote on the social media stages including conferences like SEOmoz, SMX, Pubcon and the much anticipated upcoming Social Media Marketing World 2014
He has been quoted and profiled by Information Week, ABC News, U.S. News & World Report, Mashable, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Inc. Magazine, and Entrepreneur Magazine.
He is the author of the “Like Economy” “Facebook marketing” and the much anticipated “LinkedIN for Business”
http://jtw.bz/BrianCarter

This week's broadcast of "Digital Media Connections" is on hiatus until next Wednesday, but I hope you'll join me and @117740874882168016435 for the first of what I hope will become a series of Hangout Shows discussing breaking technology news.
On tonight's episode, we'll be discussing Facebook's surprise $16bn acquisition of the messenger app WhatsApp. Was it a good deal, and are there any aspects of this acquisition worth paying attention to for technophiles and social media enthusiasts and marketers?
The broadcast will run about 15 minutes. We hope to see you there!
#Technolerts

*BE MY VALENTINE!*
Announcing the "Lonely Hearts Club Hangout Concert"! This Saturday, Feb 15th will you be my valentine? You're the ones I love so let's celebrate together! I'll bring the songs, you bring you. ❤
*HOW TO ATTEND*
You are cordially invited to watch and most importantly _join_ my "Lonely Hearts Club Band" by Hanging Out with me for this special love-themed Concert!
❤ *RSVP YES & COMMENT HERE TO TELL ME IF YOU WANT TO JOIN THE HANGOUT WITH ME!*
I'll add you to a special circle that will be invited to join the windows in the Hangout during the show. As always I'll rotate the seats and sing as long as it takes to see you! We'll date, face-to-face all night if we have to ;)
*DAY + TIME*
I know real v-day is on Friday, so I thought holding our global-date-night on Saturday instead would make it even more inclusive and awesome! Even if you've got romantic plans (ahem not me haha) we can all team up into one big "Lonely Heart's Club Band" on Saturday! (Sunday for you Kiwis and Aussies, ;)
*WHAT TO EXPECT*
We can eat chocolates and toast to love in all it's forms! We can sing and shout and laugh and leave no-date-behind! You can bring your loves (even if they're pets, or or kids, or friends or fiancés) or come solo and be my date! I prefer roses and tulips thank you ;)
*SHARE THE LOVE*
Share the love and share this with anyone and everyone you want to celebrate with and remember to tell you love them too!
So bring on the lovebirds and lonely hearts worldwide! Get ready to be loved! See you on Saturday!
*XO, Daria*

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Join @111552522175915203592 as he hosts @107022061436866576067 @113690073826160821557 and @102572320061138442096 to talk about relationships and how they affect your ranking standing on Google. Learn some new things about the responsibilities of a G' Plusser and what you can do to build your rank while you're here.

Join @101251568652243705725 for the Miami Boat Show 2014 at the Miami Beach Convention Center (Tickets Required) and at the Yacht & Brokerage Show (4600 Indian Creek Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33140; No Tickets Required).
At the Miami Beach Convention Center you can check out our lineup of Century, Belzona, Baja, & Fountain Boats on outdoor display, and our Tahoe Pontoon Boats inside the Convention Center.
At the Yacht & Brokerage Show we'll be showing off our new line of Renegade Personal Hovercrafts. Renegade is the recreational division of Universal Hovercraft, building commercial and recreational hovercrafts for over half a century, and @101251568652243705725 is the *exclusive* dealer for Renegade in Palm Beach, Broward, & Dade Counties and the Caribbean.
Event Info:
Miami Beach Convention Center - http://www.miamiboatshow.com/
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#doyouhovercraft #getonthewater #miamiboatshow

There are different ways to build a following, and different goals in terms of reach and scale. The small business owner may dream of internet media stardom, but probably doesn't need it like the Big Brand, their goals may be more modest (reaching that small but critical fan base, for example). Likewise, the Tech Blogger may never rival the audience of Britney Spears, but can build a respectable and valuable audience in their own ways.
This Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at 8 PM ET, we'll be discussing this issue with three guests who have approached it in very different ways and with different opportunities as well.
@110677274294554982279 is a web guy, home brewer, and "glasshole" (Google Glass Explorer) from my home state of Florida. His turn ons include long walks on the beach while playing Ingress, and his turn offs include poorly coded or incomplete websites and blogs.
@102000982871890720967 is an Authority Marketer & Brand Strategist at @115000108263064481690, a graduate student at Kent State University, and also a Glass Explorer. She is a bit of a health nut and the proud owner of three dogs.
@114468593663912084118 is a social media "International Man of Mystery". His Google+ profile tells you very little specific about him, yet he earned a spot on Google+'s coveted Suggested User List and has gained hundreds of thousands of followers. He's not afraid to call out anything that bothers him, and when he does, he usually goes viral.
We'll be discussing the different ways to build a following depending on your goals and the opportunities that present themselves. I'll be adding my own perspective as a Two Time Veteran of the Google+ Algorithmic Suggested User List.
It should be a very insightful discussion with a great group of people, and there will almost certainly be random moments of humor and silliness. We hope you'll join us!
#digitalmediaconnections #DMCshow #throughglass

@107022061436866576067 joins the ISOOSI chat today at 3pm EST and we're super excited to have him on the show.
Mark has been one of the people for me personally (and I know for many others too) that has really been instrumental in highlighting the benefits of Google+. But, not only the easy pickings that are clear to see. Mark evangelizes the use of Google+ as not only a business network but a social network. A social network that is on a different level to anything else we have on the interwebs. He'll be the first to say that it has given him opportunities that would never have existed before it. And I for one share that experience and couldn't agree more.
All businesses can learn from this hangout... and we'll start really with the basics too. We know we have many small businesses that use ISOOSI and list their businesses in our search directory that currently have zero presence on Google+
So, some of what we talk about may be already known to those that are immersed in it on a daily basis.... but through this hangout we hope to join Mark in expressing our belief in the platform and communicate the benefits it can bring to you - from a personal AND business perspective.
@112430199625001815612
President, ISOOSI

I am delighted to be interviewing @104858643838035519891 @108493275257625053433 and @111798765849955344981. And here is the plan...
I am going to ask every question about social that I can think of, but I need you help. What would you like to know? What are the gaps you need to be filled? How about cross platform posting? Tools they use?
This is going to be a great opportunity to look at Google+, alongside Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook and beyond. Can't wait. It is going to be a lot of fun too.

*Mobile Users* http://youtu.be/iGo76nmQGLk
Good Day Google+ is the perfect way to wind down your work week with some great conversation in a relaxing atmosphere where you'll come away with new friends and quite a bit of information.
You won't find any controversy just some of your favorite plussers interacting and engaging as real people.
Our Guests this week will be:
@105076725141939280120 Google Plus Rock Star, Web strategist, Email Marketer, Google+ for Business Consultant.
@116892272127137021840 Arizona Family Law Attorney, HOA Host, Arizona State and Notre Dame Alum.
@104199616598215894709 Holistic Lifestyle Coach , Food Blogger, Public Speaker and Educator.
@106092107754528365062 Mentor and Trader, Network Marketing, Online Entrepreneur., Commercial Photographer and Wardrobe Stylist.
Stop by Friday as we chat about Google+ Family Law, Web Strategy, Blogging and anything that happens to spark our interest. You never know what we're going to talk about, but you can be sure you'll learn something on every show, and we're always ready to answer your questions!
Bring your lunch or bring a beverage just don't miss the best weekly HOA on Google+! Sit back, relax and enjoy the show, TGIF!
Friday, January 31st at 10am PST | 11am MST | 12 pm CST| 1 pm EST
Check your time zone here-->http://goo.gl/sa8CdP
Watch our show here on the event page where you can leave your comments and ask your questions live during the shows broadcast. But if you can't watch it live don't worry you can always watch the replay on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/AskChefDennis
Find great recipes at : www.askchefdennis.com
Find me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AskChefDennis
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Never Miss a Show https://www.youtube.com/user/AskChefDennis
#gooddaygoogleplus #varietyshow #mustseehoafriday #askchefdennis ﻿

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Join @111552522175915203592 @105076725141939280120 and @110581056743381299062 as we talk about the relationship building process as it pertains to email marketing. How you can bring people in through use of relationship techniques for your opt in list

22Social makes it possible to Show Live Hangouts on Air (HOA) on Facebook. This is a Public HOA for anyone to enjoy. *Read MORE below to get important Details...* We'll have the CEO and Marketing Head from 22Social here to answer your questions on this great tool for bringing the top 2 social networks together using HOA as the connector.
*Check out our live event inside of Facebook using this link: www.22s.com/thehangouthelper/live .* From there, if you want to start playing with your very own 22Social app (building your own pages inside Facebook, etc.) scroll to the bottom of that page and click on _*"Clone This Page"_* or use the _*"Get Your Own Free App"*_ link. _This is the quickest way for you to get this 22Social thing happening._ Optionally you could use our referral link here: www.22s.com/free/60271
This HOA Event is a follow-up to a Private HOA we did recently 1/30/14 for the Hangout Mastery Membership group. We wanted the members to play around with the app after the last show and come here to get their questions addressed by the people that make the app. You 2 can ask questions here.
If you'd like to keep up with all the changes and uses for Hangouts and HOA check out the Hangout Mastery Membership site at bit.ly/HangoutMastery
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#HOAtips #HangoutsOnAir #22Social #FacebookIntegration #SocialMediaMarketing

*Essentials of a Healthy Lifestyle*
A healthy mind and body are crucial to happiness, vitality, and strength. Healthy lifestyle practices can help protect you against many common ailments.
Dr. @100415205453197309031 has been in practice for over thirty years helping people live healthier lives by raising awareness of health-promoting lifestyle choices and identifying the best and safest treatments.
Join us on February 6th, 2014 at 1 PM ET for the first in a series of Hangout Shows where Dr. Petrie and other healthcare professionals will share their practical insights into how to live a full, healthy, and pain-free life. The video link will be shared here 15-minutes before showtime. We hope to see you there!
#YHMshow #yourhealthmatters

*_Come join us for our first show!_*
*For all of our mobile viewers, watch here!* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOfOHvJy3t8
We are talking about topics that affect us as women, and _yes_ the gentlemen are more than welcome!! Our focus is *YOU*! We want to promote you and what you need to grow your business or positively impact your life!
Thursdays @ 10am PST | 1pm EST
Stop by our community and stay awhile! http://bit.ly/those4girls
*Meet our first Featured Speaker:*
@101696764219780312734 is an entrepreneur juggling several great businesses & projects that all have one thing in common: building a stronger community. Whether that be through her strategy consulting business, The Mia Connect, via CRAVE Denver, a local networking group that she spearheads or TMC Services, her long standing inspection company, Mia stays connected to all things great in Denver and beyond.
@116537977270642501647 @111238595346429376929 @106092107754528365062 started a conversation that impacts the way women do business through REAL business coaching. Link arms with us to push past your limits and raise the life you’re creating! By supporting each other’s passions, we WILL make our world a better place. When we make our world better, we change our culture, and in turn change the way we treat each other in business.

*Simply having your site mobile compatible is not enough any more.*
Think about it - Why did Facebook take a *mobile first-approach* when they launched Paper today?
Why didn't they start with a web experience and think, “How can we strip this down and put it on a small screen?”
Because we engage with our phones and consume information on it differently.
*How -Can- Do You Reach Your Customers On The Go?*
It's not a question of IF, it's a question of when and how, and to answer your most urgent mobile questions I bring to you @110204961428230314896 who is known to be *Holding the hands of the "WHAT IF" and leading them to the "WHY NOT"*
*The Power of Partnerships and Networks*
Here's the beautiful part of this entire process - you really don't have to go at it alone.
Jim is a master connector and he's taking his app to market by partnering with other influencers and big companies.
We'll be discussing -
* Mobile marketing and SMB
* Social Network is free but what now and why is it not working
* Advertising does not work?
* The new customer and the forgotten current customer
* The forgotten goal and the "What is in it for me society"
* Power of Partnerships
Join us and bring a friend!
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#facebookpaper #mobilemarketing #hangoutsonair #mobileapps #socialnetworking #partnershiptosuccess #partnershipsmatter #unscriptedhangout

*Product and Brand Evangelism*
Evangelism is about "preaching the good word" of your product or brand. It requires passion, commitment, and belief in your cause. Some large companies have a specific job position for Product Evangelism, but everyone who believes in what they're doing or selling needs to be able to evangelize, or to hire someone who can.
Join us on Wednesday, February 5th, 2014 at 8 PM ET as we discuss product and brand evangelism (including personal brands) with our amazing guests @109883558834351023746, a.k.a. #k10 , @117740874882168016435, Product Manager at @106157700719175042070 and Technology Advocate at DigitalWhining.com, and @116129081142213730291, Video Editor / VFX Artist who has worked on more than 60 theatrical titles.
We'll be discussing how you build and sell your personal and professional brands through evangelism. We hope to see you there!
We will post the YouTube Link about 15 minutes before showtime. Feel free to share and invite others.
#digitalmediaconnections #evangelism

Welcome to another edition of Google+ Business Spotlight, the show where real business owners talk about how they're using Google+.
This week, my co-host @102572320061138442096 of @116266498226740184904 and I are thrilled to have @118256647375752140601 with us of +113951022916222423637. Dr. Porter was featured in one of the best articles about local small businesses and Google+ ever written (http://goo.gl/GzJqd0).
Join us on Wednesday right here on Google+ for Dr. Porter's story, how he's using Google+ for his business, and what tips & strategies he can share with you for your own.
*HOUSEKEEPING*
Remember, we're entertaining questions now, so start asking in the Event comments!!
Don't forget to use #gplusspotlight when tweeting or sharing on G+.
Visit http://www.websighthangouts.com/spotlight to:
- Catch up on previous episodes and show notes
- Apply to be a guest on the show
- Leave feedback
- Rate the show
#googleplus #googleplusbusiness

Feb. 4, 2014 is a monumental day for Microsoft as a new CEO steps in and the founder steps out as Chairman. Join BetaNews executive editor Joe Wilcox to discuss with Hangout-On-Air participates what this day might mean for Microsoft's future.

*Come and learn how the CircleCount tool can help you identify Influencers* in your area of interest on Google Plus. Join +Christine DeGraff & +Ronnie Bincer on Monday, February 3rd for an interview with +Nils Tschampel from +CircleCount. Nils will teach us how to use CircleCount to find influencers to connect with as well as to learn about an exciting new CircleCount feature launching during the show!
Last week, Christine & Ronnie launched Influence Marketing Tools N' Techniques aka #TNTBootcamp to an audience of over 300 who were eager to learn to identify and engage with key influencers on Google Plus and to understand how to "get on the radar" themselves. Click here to watch the first episode and to read the recaps put together by several of the audience members: http://bit.ly/MhiA4x
_*Upcoming Shows in the Series*_
Monday, February 3rd - www.circlecount.com
+Nils Tschampel from +CircleCount will *announce the release of an exciting new special integration feature* that helps visualize how you are connected to others. CircleCount has over 25 Million Google+ profiles indexed in their database and can be searched by tags and filtered by country, topic and gender to help you target top engagers.
Monday, February 17th - www.circloscope.com
+Craig Fifield former Product Development Manager at Microsoft and now a partner at +Circloscope discusses how Circloscope is being used to identify engagers on Google+ and will provide a sneak peak at the new features that will be released in the new version of the tool.
Monday, March 3rd - www.steadydemand.com/tool/
+Ben Fisher from +Steady Demand discusses how Steady Demand's Pro Tool provides special engagement tools for both Profiles and Pages including some unique alert features and a scoring system to measure post quality and social signals to post ratio. It can be used to identify top engagers on your pages' posts as well analyze competitors' engagement and posts. Learn how to increase engagement by improving the quality of your posts and to gauge the impact of your SEO and social efforts over a given time period.
Monday, March 17th - http://www.NOD3x.com
Dive into data mining with +Lee Smallwood from +NOD3x to learn how this powerful tool can be used to identify influencers across Google+, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube based on keywords and hashtags and how Klout, Kred and PeerIndex are being used along with NOD3x to measure influence.
#TNTBootcamp airs on the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month at 11:30am PST / 2:30pm EST.
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#SocialMediaMarketing #InfluencerMarketing #GooglePlusTips #DataMining

Get ready for the inaugural episode of the highly anticipated Psychological Warfare series. Are you ready to start getting your business noticed? You can start using these simple behavioral triggers to get people to take action now!
Whether you have a brick and mortar business or an online presence, this fast-paced firehose of information is going to recharge your batteries and give you the tools you need to get people's attention.
In this episode, we'll be introducing the series and explaining just how powerful psychological triggers can be to influence the way people respond to your business, branding, and marketing.
I'm a psychological operations specialist in the United States Army, and I'm going to be sharing how the principles of psychological warfare can be used to take your business to the next level.
@107665939201638457855 is the world renowned creative lunatic. I call him that because his mastery of design is of epic and crazy proportions. He'll be sharing his thoughts regarding behavioral triggers with a specific emphasis on design, marketing and social media.
@116472363297290737047 is a successful serial entrepreneur and he'll be providing practical ways to implement our principles into business.
Please consider helping us make this show a great success by commenting like crazy, telling your friends, and showing your support however you can. Thanks so much. I'll see you on Saturday!
UPDATE: @111552522175915203592 had to cancel his appearance on this week's show due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict. He'll be back with us on future shows. We've replaced his spot with the epic creative genius @107665939201638457855.
#psywarrior

**For all of our mobile viewers, here is the YouTube link.**
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DP8DP28imoQ
@116246412993050502747 ignites you to shine bright in your business and life. The world
needs you and Eli wants to share and join with you in getting involved. Join Eli every Friday 11:00am PST / 12:00pm MST / 1:00pm EST for Live HOA that puts successful business owners and action leaders in the spotlight to share their TOP 3 ACTIONS. Get their insider secrets of what made their business and life shine bright.
Each week come to get a game plan for your business and life. Get real time strategies that make your life more fulfilling. Plus each week Eli will give you help with YOUR biggest business challenge.
Eli's guest this week is @116537977270642501647. Eli and Barb will be talking about finding your *_diamond_* and how to make money with your *_diamond_*.
*Do you have questions for Eli?*
Post your questions in the event thread and she will be answer your comments in the last 30 minutes of the show.
Eli Davidson is an award winning Entrepreneur whose business advice has been featured on CNN in 134 nations, The Today Show, The New York Times and The Huffington Post. As a mentor she works with established small business owners around the globe to magnetize, monetize and monopolize their markets so that they can contribute to the world. www.elidavidson.com

*Social Media and Internet Marketing*
There are many ways to use social media and internet marketing successfully. Our panel of guests @107022061436866576067, @110738178351405818606, and @117778937939543425499 will be talking about how they use these online tools in their careers and in their daily lives, and how to establish an online presence. Are you reaching the right people, and are you achieving your goals?
The show will take place at 8 PM ET, Wednesday, January 29, 2014. We will paste the link to the YouTube event here 15 minutes before show time.
Please feel free to join us and to share and invite others to this event!﻿
Hashtag: #digitalmediaconnections

YouTube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJxmYRTcXi8
Join @109501371090969349329 and our January guest host @112472587150551442541 as we welcome our special guest, @107022061436866576067 - if you've ever been curious about his backstory.. then this is the show for you!
Wednesday, January 29nd
11:30am PST/12:30pm MST/1:30pm CST/2:30pm EST
More about our guest @107022061436866576067:
_Mark is Senior Director of Online Marketing for Stone Temple Consulting, a digital marketing agency located in the Boston area. He's pretty sure Stone Temple CEO Eric Enge added "senior" to Mark's title as a veiled reference to his age. He lives in Durham NC, which he regards as Portland OR without a web parody (yet)._
_Mark has been active on Google+ since its third day and has developed a reputation as an expert on using Google+ for business and personal branding, as well as on Google Authorship._
_When he's not singlehandedly trying to eliminate Google+'s "ghost town" image by posting there at least once every 10 minutes, you'll find Mark playing mandolin in a New Orleans-style second line band called The Bulltowns Strutters, and competing in storyslam events._
This week's show is sponsored by:
@108303669164547823402 is an interactive digital agency based in Central Florida. We provide web design and optimization, social media management and consulting, mobile apps (Apple / Android / Windows 8), and graphic design for web promotions. CT Social emphasizes a personalized approach, tailored to the needs of each individual or business we serve, and continuously aims for high standards of innovation and social integration in all projects. http://www.ct-social.com
@108712904755834193601
We are a full service hotel, conveniently located in downtown Washington, DC The hotel is located within walking distance of the White House, DC Convention Center, and two separate Metro/subway stops.
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Each week @117778937939543425499 & @101696764219780312734 spotlight guests who share their inspiring stories of ingenuity, tenacity and courage!
Follow our community for updates on upcoming shows as well as guest and sponsor opportunities http://bit.ly/HwlX52
Follow the buzz on Twitter and Google+ using hashtags #15MinutesOnAir & #WhatsYourStory

*Mobile Use this Link* -http://youtu.be/5P6P-hVRamA
Join me and my Co-host +Jean Layton for the seventh show in our series on How to Use Google+ Effectively This weeks topic will be *Google+ Communities, Which you should Join, How to Use them and Starting Your Own Community*
Every Monday for thirty minutes we will focus on a different aspect of Google+ offering guidance and answering questions. If you have questions please leave them in the Comment Bar of this event before the start of the show and we will do our best our best to answer them.
The goal of our series is to help everyone understand how Google+ works and what they need to do to become successful on G+. Once G+ begins to make sense to you, you'll be able to enjoy your time on the plus, making new friends, engaging in communities and seeing some pretty amazing search engine results.
While our series will be focused on Bloggers everyone is welcome and we hope to see all of you with your questions-
You can also join us at the G+ Food Bloggers Community - http://goo.gl/IEKmsV where we discuss all the issues that Bloggers have as well as sharing best practices.
Monday January 27th @ 1 PM EST/12 PM CST/11 PM MST/10 PM PST
#googleplustips #bloggers #Gplusfoodbloggers ﻿

@101251568652243705725 Will Be Rocking Out at the KISS Country Chili Cook-Off
*Ticket Price: Sold Out; Tune to KISS Country 99.9 for Giveaways*
*Chili Cook-Off Website:* http://goo.gl/7EQUYX
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In addition to the Cook-Off, Kiss Country will be featuring an amazing lineup of performers, including @118301459150873445969, @117154143429450885853, @102794481462729230890, @115369006982258479244, and @105518876723405136487.
We'll be updating our Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Instagram, and YouTube Pages throughout the event, so even if you're not there, you'll feel like you are.
Good food, good music, and good fun with great people. We hope to see you there!
#chilicookoff #countrymusic

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Join +Wade Harman +Ryan Hanley +Jason T. Wiser and our guest host +Eli Fennell as we discuss what it takes to build the Loyalty factor in the relationship. What makes people keep coming back, and what you can do to establish this kind of relationship with them.

*Relationships, Influence and Marketing*
What role will these play in your marketing mix in 2014? Are you worried about the _content marketing glut_? How will you stand out? @111552522175915203592, @110619855408549015935, @107022061436866576067, and I will take these topics on and due our level best to see if we can help make some useful suggestions.
The live broadcast YouTube link is here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vBqqIIQHus
The show will take place at 3 PM ET on Thursday January 23, 2014. We will post the live YouTube link here 15 minutes before showtime.
Watch the trailer for more info on the show:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XUK3L0xXMk
Please feel free to share the event or invite others!

Part 2 of this series of ISOOSI Tuesday roundtable chats, where we ask our distinguished panel what they will be focusing on in terms of marketing in 2014. Have they made some New Year's resolutions as it relates to their businesses or strategies they execute for clients?
Our panel includes +AJ Kohn +Bill Slawski and +Ammon Johns
Whether you are a small business owner or work as part of agency or as part of a dedicated marketing team in a large corporation, our panel of experts will have some great advice. Actionable takeaways applicable for any business.
Learn what's new, what's important and what you should be considering.
As we all know, new tools, new strategies and tactics are always being developed. But what skills and techniques should you develop this year for the maximum impact?
And with so many areas of marketing to consider, how do you divide your resources (financial, time, etc) to position yourself well for 2014's needs and market?
It's a great chance to ask questions to a panel of guests that have been extremely successful in business by continuously improving their own marketing techniques, processes and systems. ﻿

*Mobile Users use this link* : http://youtu.be/U6kFI-5yLeI
Join me and my Co-host +Jean Layton for the sixth show in our series on *How to Use Google+ Effectively* This weeks topic will be *Google Publisher and How to connect it with your Blog, Profile and Brand Page*
Every Monday for thirty minutes we will focus on a different aspect of Google+ offering guidance and answering questions. If you have questions please leave them in the Comment Bar of this event before the start of the show and we will do our best our best to answer them.
The goal of our series is to help everyone understand how Google+ works and what they need to do to become successful on G+. Once G+ begins to make sense to you, you'll be able to enjoy your time on the plus, making new friends, engaging in communities and seeing some pretty amazing search engine results.
While our series will be focused on Bloggers everyone is welcome and we hope to see all of you with your questions-
You can also join us at the G+ Food Bloggers Community - http://goo.gl/IEKmsV where we discuss all the issues that Bloggers have as well as sharing best practices.
Monday January 20th @ 1 PM EST/12 PM CST/11 PM MST/10 PM PST
#googleplustips #bloggers #Gplusfoodbloggers ﻿

Time for another @109324423871490315778 Power Chat! Each week we cover a variety of topics including the latest in social media & the online world and feature influencers & innovators from all types of industries who will share their smarts with us. Oh, and we always get a little #BatCrapCrazy . Check out this week's panel of fabulous guests:
@108723851490239396050 - TV host, celebrity life coach, Fortune 100 consultant and WNBA Champion, BadAss - http://franharris.com/
@116049412326685043114 of @109443498013606253208 & @104387705093966958943 - Google+ Hangout on Air Producer | Digital Event Planner | Live Tweeter | Passionate Mom
@106100021899687161101 Lance helps businesses make their mark on Google Plus and maintain a balanced approach to life. Ever heard of the phrase transformational sharing? He's going to tell us allll about it!
Topics: With this panel? Well take your pick! It's going to be #uberawesome But I know we'll cover how rebranding, social media, online business & any questions YOU have for the panel!
Friday, January 17th at 9am PST | 10am MST | 11am CST|12pm EST
Find your timezone: http://bit.ly/TMCPC011714
Special thanks to our show sponsor & affiliate +Edge Ad Exchange
Click for more info: http://bit.ly/EdgeAdEx
How & where to watch:
- Google Events: Watch, comment & ask questions right here
- YouTube: http://bit.ly/SMPCYouTube
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMiaConnect
- TweetHappy? Follow @themiaconnect and use #BatCrapCrazy
Subscribe to +The Mia Connect community for updates:
http://bit.ly/SMPCcommunity
Can't make the show? Not to worry - you can catch the Youtube replay right here on the event or at http://themiaconnect.com/episodes/
#GetYourLearnOn #PeopleYouNeedToKnow

*Masters Course in Being a Great HOA Host*
Want to host your own Hangouts on Air and want some coaching on how to it well? For this week's show we have pulled together 4 people with just a _tiny bit_ (;->) of HOA hosting experience.
YouTube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NP-QfLGiCuw
@108210288375340023376 will co-host the show with me and our guest stars are @113055030863291439319 , @102898672602346817738, and @101696764219780312734.
This will be a live YouTube broadcast, on Thursday January 16th at 3 PM EST. The live YouTube link will be posted here at or before 15 minutes before show time.
Please feel free to spread the word, and share the event, or invite others.

*Which comment system is best for your blog?*
Catch past interviews at http://ontracktips.com
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Have you ever thought about comment systems?
If not maybe maybe it's because you didn't know you had options.
If you knew about options, you've asked yourself, “Which comment system is the best?”
That's why I have invited +Mark Traphagen and +David Amerland to help us make a more informed decision about comment systems. Also we will be joined by my good friend +Donart Nummer
We will be looking at the advantages and disadvantages of these four options:
Google+ Comments, Facebook Comments, Disqus, and native WordPress
⇒ Can you improve SEO by amassing lots of comments?
⇒ Is there any value to “owning your comments" in a local database?
⇒ Do the SERPs Index comments?
⇒ What is the single most valuable thing about comments?
Each of our panelists will give us *3 important facts* about “comment best practices specific to SEO and the Semantic Web” that we need to know
Catch past interviews at http://ontracktips.com
Subscribe to "Get on Track, Stay on Track" on YouTube - http://jtw.bz/YouTubeOTT
Listen to our Podcast in iTunes http://jtw.bz/iTunesOTT
Join us on Twitter using the hashtag #OnTrackTips
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Circle +Mark Traphagen and +David Amerland and +Donart Nummer on G+
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_Disclaimer: You will receive an invite if you have asked to be added to the invite circle, attended past events, if you have commented positively on past event, or if you are a member of the Christians in Business community. If you want to be removed from the invite list, please tell me. I am sorry for any inconvenience_
#commenting #wordpresscomments #googlepluscomments #disqus #comments #blogcommenting #blogcomments

Join +Christine & Mia and our January guest host +Craig Fifield to interview special guest +Eli Davidson this week.
*Wednesday, January 15th*
11:30am PST/12:30pm MST/1:30pm CST/2:30pm EST
More about our guest: +Eli Davidson is a nationally acclaimed female motivational keynote speaker, executive coach, award winning author, and corporate spokesperson.
_If playing small is no longer an option this show is JUST for YOU. The worst day of my life sparked $100K DAYS and is helping kids in Africa. It’s still hard to talk about it. I fell in love- in love so bad that going to Costco was like going to Paris. You get the picture. I closed my business to move to Hawaii to get married. Baby, my abs looked really good. On a Wednesday morning my fiancé woke up and announced that he didn't know if he wanted to be in a relationship with anyone. And then asked me to get on a plane and go back to LA…..that day. So, in February 2011 I didn’t know how I would be able to pay my rent. I was a mess to put it mildly. That diamond I had given back was a symbol. A diamond is the most condensed form of wealth on the planet. I had to find the diamond inside myself. What was my value and contribution and how could I help others?_
_I am an entrepreneur so this took me on a journey of discovering the “diamond in my business “. By uncovering that value (and I will continue to be a student of this for the rest of my life) and creating those diamond systems I took my business from $4k a month to $100,000 days of sales and over $1million in sales in 2 years. Then I got to mentor other business owners to use those same systems. I guess it sounds self-serving, but that is not the intention. Women in particular have told me this story gives them the courage to stop playing small and go for it themselves. I am so excited to be on the show so I can give some tangible tools to help people now._
_I believe that small business can and must be a genuine engine of good works. What if every entrepreneur gave back to the planet? Now, helping business owners is a way to help make our world a better place. My life is pretty unrecognizable from a few years ago. I am still in awe. In my last event we just raised $25,000 to adopt a village and teach entrepreneurship in Africa. That is the point of all this. There is just so much good we can do together!_
*This week's show is sponsored by:*
+CT Social
CT Social, LLC is an interactive digital agency based in Central Florida. We provide web design and optimization, social media management and consulting, mobile apps (Apple / Android / Windows 8), and graphic design for web promotions. CT Social emphasizes a personalized approach, tailored to the needs of each individual or business we serve, and continuously aims for high standards of innovation and social integration in all projects.
http://www.ct-social.com
+Holiday Inn Washington DC-Central/White House
We are a full service hotel, conveniently located in downtown Washington, DC The ho

It's been a while but now it's time to bring back the dustn.tv interview like Justin Timberlake brought back _sexy_! (You know, cause it never really went away, it was just time to step it up a notch.)
I'll be starting a new series of interviews with +Aaron Wood. So who is he? Apparently, someone with a lot of interesting things to talk about. Take one look at his _Bragging rights_ section on his Google+ profile and you'll be just as eager to talk to him as I am.
I'm not going to be pulling any punches on this one, so grab a cup of coffee, slip on your Saturday robe and join me for the first +dustn.tv interview of 2014!
We'll be starting promptly at 8am PST (11am EST).
I'll be activating the Q&A app right before going live so you can ask any questions about #Design , #Creativity or #SocialMedia . You can also leave any questions in the comments section of this post/event page.
Official hashtag for the event: #dustntvinterview

Time for another @109324423871490315778 Power Chat! Each week we cover a variety of topics including the latest in social media & the online world and feature influencers & innovators from all types of industries who will share their smarts with us. Check out this week's panel of fabulous guests:
@111238595346429376929
@108514565934812016751
@110619855408549015935
@113884560496712884472
Topics: Leveling the gender playing field on Google Plus, stories from Vegas & the @th and more!
Friday, January 10th at 9am PST | 10am MST | 11am CST|12pm EST
Find your timezone: http://bit.ly/TMCPC11014
Special thanks to our show sponsor & affiliate +Edge Ad Exchange
How & where to watch:
- Google Events: Watch, comment & ask questions right here
- YouTube: http://bit.ly/SMPCYouTube
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMiaConnect
- TweetHappy? Follow @themiaconnect and use #BatCrapCrazy
Subscribe to @109324423871490315778 community for updates:
http://bit.ly/SMPCcommunity
Can't make the show? Not to worry - you can catch the Youtube replay right here on the event or at http://themiaconnect.com/episodes/
#GetYourLearnOn #PeopleYouNeedToKnow ﻿

*Looking To Improve Your Google+ Hangouts?*
Thursday, on a very special episode of The PCM Tech Help Show - +Craig Chamberlin and +Mia Voss with +The Mia Connect cover the essential things you need to know for creating, promoting and having fun with Google+ Hangouts.
*We will touch on the following questions:*
Who is Mia?
What are Hangouts?
Whats a Hangout On Air?
What About Private Hangouts?
Viewer Questions
Hangouts For Business
The Tools You'll Need
The Power Of Interviews
The New Live TV
Mia and Craig's Top Tip
Viewer Questions
*All Questions Are Welcome!*
*The PCM Tech Help Show*
_Free Professional Business & Technology Training_
Broadcasts LIVE Daily via Hangouts On Air
Sunday - Thursday, 10:00 PM EST - 11:00 PM EST
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#business #technology #tech #training #tutorial #guide #hangoutsonair #broadcast #live #show #question #answer #lesson #professional #miavoss #themiaconnect

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Join +Wade Harman +David Amerland +Chef Dennis Littley and my guest host +Mark Traphagen as we discuss the importance of trust and how that pertains to effective relationship building here on Google Plus. Mark recently wrote a Hiaku Deck called "Trust the Currency of Relationships" We'll get into some of that and how we use this to build our relationships.

International Executive Chef and Food Blogger with 400,000 followers, "Chef Dennis" is not only a leading Food Expert, he has fantastic insight on how to make Google+ work for any business.
"Life is good when you're able to do what you love!"
Chef Dennis Littley

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Join +Wade Harman +Rebekah Radice +Jeff Sieh and +Lany Sullivan as they discuss how relationship marketing is one of the most important elements in online business. Hear how an influencer makes relationships and builds connections online, especially Google Plus, and see what they're doing that is different from the way you build connections. What does the influencer look for, how do they act, and how different is it for them vs "regular" people.
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Relationship Marketing Show #4- How An Influencer Builds Relationships

The very first +The Mia Connect Power Chat of 2014! Very excited to roll out the new show format/direction. We will, of course, cover online & social media topics but we'll also bringing exciting interviews each week with influencers & innovators from all types of industries.
This week we welcome a full panel of fabulous guests - check them out & make sure to follow them! We'll be chatting about business trends, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and more.
+Jeff Sieh - http://hisdesignonline.com/
+Jenn Herman - http://jennstrends.com/
+Debi Davis - http://www.3ddebi.com/
+Kevin Green - https://twitter.com/FixedOpsGenius
+Scott Scowcroft - http://bit.ly/18WIhRM
Friday, January 3rd at 9am PST | 10am MST | 11am CST|12pm EST
Find your timezone: http://bit.ly/TMCPC0114
How & where to watch:
- Google Events: Watch, comment & ask questions right here
- YouTube: http://bit.ly/SMPCYouTube
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMiaConnect
- TweetHappy? Follow @TheMiaConnect and use #BatCrapCrazy
Can't make the show? Not to worry - you can catch the Youtube replay right here on the event or at http://themiaconnect.com/episodes/
#GetYourLearnOn #PeopleYouNeedToKnow

*New Year's Day 4HR HOA-A-THON!*
Join us as we spotlight some amazing people here on Google Plus! Hosts +Christine DeGraff & +Mia Voss will be interviewing an all star panel of guests throughout the 4 hour show! #NewYearsHOA
*Sponsored By:* +Webfluential
Webfluential is the platform linking brands to influencers to monetize syndication to their audience. Beginning today, Webfluential is accepting applications from US based influencers. It will open to US advertisers from 1 February 2014. The link to apply is https://webfluenti.al/users/register.
*Sponsored By:* +Holiday Inn Washington DC-Central/White House
+Christine & Mia would like to give a special thanks to our faithful sponsor Holiday Inn Washington DC-Central/White House for their continued support of our efforts here on G+. We look forward to staying at http://www.InnDC.com in 2014 for a live show and HIRL.
Guests and topics include:
1:30pm-2:30pm EST
Topic: The Importance of Branding (Business/Personal) and Authenticity in 2014.
Guests: +Dustin W. Stout +Demian Farnworth +Keith Bloemendaal +Nicholas Cardot
Guest Host: +Jason T. Wiser
2:30pm-3:30pm EST
Topic: How to Cut Through the Clutter and Make an Impact in 2014.
Guests: +Dino Dogan +Mike Allton +Ronnie Bincer +Ben Fisher Guest Host: +David Oldenburg
3:30pm-4:15pm EST
Topic: Some of our past guests and guest hosts are back to tell us what they are working on in 2014.
Guests: +Greg Trujillo +Carolyn Capern +Bethan Davies +Sam Stormborn Ormandy +Krithika Rangarajan
Guest Host: +Lance Fields
4:15pm-5:00pm EST
Topic: What's Your Story? and Predictions for 2014
Guests: +David F Leopold +Stan Bush +Michael Mason +Craig Fifield Guest Host: +Shannon Hernandez
5:00pm-5:30pm EST (30 minutes)
Topic: What's Your Story?
Guests: Audience Participation
Guest Host: +Shannon Hernandez
Our guests will be sharing their stories, recapping 2013, predicting what's to come for 2014 and more. Topics will include: business, social media tools, blogging, strategy, resolutions we plan to break... you name it!
The audience will also be able to "jump on the stage" during the last half hour of the programming - we'll turn the floor over to YOU, the audience, and bring some of you into the panel to tell us your story.
*Wednesday, January 1, 2014* starting at
10:30am PST/11:30am MST/12:30pm CST/ 1:30pm EST
Find your timezone here: http://bit.ly/NewYearsMarathon

Join me this Friday for *The Pre-New Years Eve Edition of Good Day Google+*
This week my guests will be *Online Money Show Host* +David Oldenburg *Blogger/ Author/ and Publisher of The Smart School House* +Kelly Dixon *Social Media Marketing and Technology Guru* +Eli Fennell and *Strategist & Community Builder* +Leah Segedie
Join us as we chat about life, Google+ and our plans for a *Rockin' New Year on Google Plus* You never know what we're going to talk about, but you can be sure you'll learn something on every show, and we're always ready to answer your questions!
Bring your lunch or bring a beverage just don't miss the best weekly HOA on Google+! Sit back, relax and enjoy the show, TGIF!
Friday, December 27th at 10am PST | 11am MST | 12 pm CST| 1 pm EST
Check your time zone here-->http://goo.gl/sa8CdP
Watch our show here on the event page where you can leave your comments and ask your questions live during the shows broadcast. But if you can't watch it live don't worry you can always watch the replay on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/AskChefDennis
Subscribe to my Blog : www.askchefdennis.com
Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AskChefDennis
Follow me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/askchefdennis
#gooddaygoogleplus #varietyshow #gplustips #askchefdennis ﻿

METal is an exclusive gathering of and for dynamic entrepreneurs and change-makers in the media, entertainment and technology space. Their events range from talks with high-profile thinkers to connecting ideas and collaboration in our community.
*One time sneak-view into METal's private meetings*
This week, Tim Sanders, a New York Times bestselling author, public speaker, and former Yahoo! executive will be speaking about *Creating the Sale*
The soul of this belief, comes from that creatives of all types have a passion for what they are doing because they are chasing the truth and doing “what’s right” with their lives. This is the fuel for their inventive thinking. They don’t deduce their way to the close, they create new worlds that bring everyone together. Much like a marketing executive or a software engineer, they bring their creativity to work everyday and find new joy in selling.
*Many of us have one thing in common:* We are creative types trapped inside a body that is focused on a professional career, at this week’s COED METal, Featured speaker Tim Sanders will show us how to *become a creative sales genius.*
Tim will show how the “funnel system” of sales is outdated, primal at this point in it’s assumptions. Each time we look at sales as a numbers game, we reduce people to statistics. That’s bad for our brand, future relationships and our sales-karma.
This talk is perfect for any professional who faces a complicated sales process or an entrepreneur who is up against a high wall of resistance in selling his or her idea
This week’s featured speaker is Best Selling Author Tim Sanders. Tim’s business expertise and deep research capabilities make him indispensable to some of the biggest brands in the world. He speaks for strong business relationships, both internal and external. *“Get them right,” he says, “and you’ll grow your business during good and bad times alike.”* Tim’s relevant point of view and reputation as a people expert makes him one of the most in demand keynote speakers on the conference and convention circuit.
*ENTERTAINMENT*
Enjoy the music of Freddie Ravel and Jhameel during this event.
*Freddie Ravel* has two infectious passions: creating purpose-driven music and applying its proven effectiveness in helping entrepreneurs, businesses and corporations thrive. As an internationally-acclaimed Producer, Pianist, Presenter and Founder of the transformational engine BUSINESS HARMONICS® - an award-winning peak performance program and methodology to enhance leadership, collaboration and time management - Freddie brings an extensive track record of star power success in innovation, performance and product creation.
Battlefy started as a league management platform that catered to micro-organizers like college eSports clubs. It quickly advanced into heavyweight territory when an independent game publisher with a zealous following approached Battlefy to run a world championship on its platform. Battlefy is making history by reac

Our first HOA for all of the members of the Relationship Marketing Community! Not a member? It's ok! Come and join us this Friday as we do the meet and greet and get to know each other better! I've got some cool topics to discuss with the panel too!

Join Myself, +Christine DeGraff & +Shannon Hernandez & +Shannon Lemos as we discuss different strategies that will help you build your relationships for your business online. As you know, the closer people are to you, the more responsive they are to your content. This week we'll be discussing the future relationships and the people that are watching you right now that you may not have a clue of! How to consistently make an impression online, and what to do to always make an impression. It's important to understand how you want people to see you.
I'd like to thank my sponsor +Social Media Marketing University for allowing me to offer you this *FREE Gift* of one month in their _Inner Circle_ here: http://goo.gl/ncSASQ
Every Monday, that’s FOUR TIMES PER MONTH, they have a live coaching webinar that you or a staff member can attend. Each coaching session covers specific up-to-date “what’s really working now” topics that will keep you far ahead of your competition, who simply don’t have access to this kind of up-to-date information outside of our exclusive Social Media Inner Circle.
- Want to know about the latest Facebook strategies that work?
- Want to know what to avoid on LinkedIn? Want to know which tools you can use to cut your social media time down to just a few minutes a day instead of hours?
-Want to know which tools to avoid like the plague!?
The Social Media Inner Circle brings together the best of the best experts in each of FIVE key areas of Social Media. That means you can get the support and hand-holding you need to master ALL the skills needed to become successful from real experts. This is what the Social Media Inner Circle is solely designed to do.
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*Want to Become a Social Media Rockstar?*
There is so much to be gained by building a strong social media presence. Yet how to you do it? It is not simply given to you, you have to go out there and earn it.
Here is the YouTube link! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MP7SZzVln-8
Please join +Marty Weintraub and I as we talk about how to do just that. Watch the trailer for more info, or do it just for its amusement value.
The #dmeshow will air on Thursday December 19th at 3 PM ET (Boston time). The live broadcast YouTube link will be posted here about 15 minutes before show time!
Please feel free to share this event or invite others!

*So Many Ways to use Hangouts on Air - Where do I start?*
If that is your question, then watch this live HOA recording to get some answers. We discussed the options and gave tips on what your best choices will be moving forward. *Invite others to come, and leave questions in the comments.*
If you want the latest info and guidance on what really matters, join in with the members at bit.ly/HangoutMastery - this live show will give you a taste of the training/help Hangout Mastery members have been getting for a while now.
As a Reference post on the New Scheduled HOA Event tool, check out my recent post on that here: http://goo.gl/0CY0Ba
We'll also address the fact that we now have the ability to do *Limited Broadcasts* via _*Private HOAs*_ - Real ones, not the kind you have to try to fake out the system.
This means that every business/person has their own *Private Broadcasting Channel*... Your own Private TV Channel... ground breaking stuff - For Free! _The key is to know how to use the stuff properly_... this session will get you started.
If you have not watched my Hangouts Tutorial video re. Being a Great Hangout / HOA Guest check it out here: http://goo.gl/pEqRJP
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#HOAtips #HOAbroadcasting #HangotusOnAir #ScheduledHOA #PrivateHOA #GooglePlusTips #EventsTips
_Keep up with Hangouts via bit.ly/HangoutMastery ..._

Over the last few months I have noticed many people using Twitter to supplement Google+ or the other way around. I think there are some very effective strategies that can be used. This week we will get some of those strategies out on the table. All the information you need on Google Plus Chat is available here:
http://wojdylosocialmedia.com/google-plus-chat-twitter-chat/
In December of last year I really jumped on Twitter in a big way as I love the real time updates and the sports engagement. This has yet to come to Google+ so I spend my weekends chatting it up with college football and college basketball folks. While doing that I notice plenty of other awesome social media users that know and love the Google+ platform. This led me to these discussion questions:
1. How long have you been active on Twitter?
2. Do you use Twitter for pleasure or business? Or pain?
3. Do you auto post to Twitter? Do you post Google+ Posts?
4. How do you use Twitter to supplement Google+?
5. Mention some active Twitter users that may enjoy Google+
6. Do you want a Google Plus Chat on Christmas Eve?
Please join us for #googlepluschat on Twitter every Tuesday at 2:00 pm est. We will discuss if there will be a Christmas Eve event or not. Either way, join us this week!

Bringing together 7 social media power houses, we'll be talking about the current state of social media and where we're headed in 2014. We'll be talking about the top social networks including:
- Google+
- Facebook
- LinkedIn
- Twitter
- Instagram
- Pinterest
Guests include +Jeff Sieh, +Jenn Herman, +Jesse Wojdylo, +Mia Voss, +Mike Allton, +Stephan Hovnanian, and of course myself.
Add your questions to the event page now and we'll do our best to answer them throughout the event. And be sure to put your social pants on, because it should be a heck of a ride!
Event courtesy of +dustn.tv - dustn.tv.

*Let's see what a radio interview _looks_ like on a Hangout*
+Larry King, +Simon Mainwaring, +Maria Quiban and now me! But this time - not just radio, but a Hangout with YOU! What can be better than that?!?
I'll be talking Google+ and Hangouts for Business Rockstars with +Ken Rutkowski this Friday - *join us on a Hangout or call into the studio!*
+Business Rockstars is a weekly show on KFWB, Talk 980 for ENTREPRENEURS by entrepreneurs. Every Monday through Friday, 2-4pm Ken Rutkowski connects the listener to some of the biggest names in business to share their experience and knowledge of entrepreneurship
+Business Rockstars do not just create game-changing companies, they become a brand. Each show will introduce you to these Rockstars, their business experiences and amazing stories behind them.
Ken Rutkowski has been profiled in the Wall Street Journal, Fox News, BBC, Wired, Business Week and has hosted technology radio shows on CNET, CBS and online.
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#googouts #businessrockstars #gplusgotogal

+Rand Wilson will be joining me for a special Wojdylo Show this Friday. He recently wrote an article explaining everything he knows about SEO in 1068 words. There is much more about the event here:
http://wojdylosocialmedia.com/wojdylo-show-special-guests/
If you want to get edumacated with a good laugh I would suggest checking out this 15 minute hangout. I promise it will be worth your time.
#tws

Join +Wade Harman +Mike Allton and +Mia Voss and my special guest host +Craig Fifield as we discuss the value of building relationships online. How to make that relationship stronger by taking the next step to concrete the connection. We'll discuss how that affects the relationship and the positives that you can benefit from in taking the time to do it right!
Relationship Marketing Hangout is proudly sponsored by +PicMonkey All of your free image editing needs here http://goo.gl/9EIPKl
PicMonkey has allowed me to give a great freebie to the one's that attend this hangout so be sure to come by and learn about how you can start creating better images for you social media!
Here's your free +PicMonkey gift for attending! https://www.picmonkey.com/#promo/RELATIONSHIP

Google Glass and driving has been a very hot topic over the last several months. Please join the +Law Offices of David Azizi, +David Azizi and myself for a very special Hangout on Air discussing the legal issues surrounding Google Glass and driving.
If you have considered driving with Google Glass in the state of California you will want to watch this Hangout on Air. Much more on the topic here:
http://www.davidazizipersonalinjury.com/blog/google-glass-legal-wear-driving-california/
Thanks to +Brian Gundersen and +Isaac Porter, MD for the previous research used.
#throughglass #glasswhiledriving

Join +Wade Harman in his show *Relationship Marketing*! The very first show in a weekly series I will be doing. My first guests will be +Mark Traphagen and +Eli Fennell, and we'll be discussing how to build relationships with that influential person and what it's like from both sides. Come and join us as we talk about different strategies that will help you cultivate relationships out of basic connections!
Sponsored by +Discover North Carolina and +The Mast Farm Inn, visit http://goo.gl/E8AFR for more information on your vacation to North Carolina!
#hangouts #hangoutsonair

All this buzz about content marketing must be there for some reason, right? You bet! At 3 PM ET (Boston time) next Thursday (12/5/13) on the DME Show I will be interviewing +Brian Clark the CEO of Copyblogger. He has been doing content marketing from the very beginning. He never fell into any SEO traps, and his business has thrived.
The live YouTube Link will be: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPX1LVQ_PT8
Please join us for the show, please share it with others, and please invite others. Do all three! This should be a fantastic discussion.

Google+ comments being integrated into YouTube has been the "talk of the town" for the last 72 hours. We will be discussing how this affects YouTube channels. We will also discuss how it can be helpful to grow an audience. As always, the questions and information about #googlepluschat is located here:
http://wojdylosocialmedia.com/google-plus-chat-twitter-chat/
If you are new to #googlepluschat please feel free to reach out to me and I can help you join and watch the conversation. There are many that consume the content from afar as they simply watch. This is possible with the TWUBS tool we use. Once again, feel free to reach out to myself, @107290419352782290509 or @105076725141939280120 for more information on getting involved with #googlepluschat . Here are the questions in text format:
1. Introduce yourself, where you are from and what you do
2. Do you have an active YouTube channel? What is it?
3. Where do you watch most of your YouTube videos? Mobile? Desktop? Tablet?
4. Have you commented more with the Google+ integration?
5. What are ways users can build an audience through YouTube with Google+ comments?
6. Are Google+ comments for YouTube a bad thing?
Join us every Tuesday at 2:00 pm est for a fun and exciting conversation.
#googlepluschat

I rarely use this "On Air" option for events... I'm trying to see if people I invite can be added to the guest list, and say Yes, No, Maybe, etc. to this invitation. I thought they could but a fellow G+er thinks that maybe they can't, so here we go!
Can you help out by asking fellow testers (via the *Invite more people* button) to join in for a bit and get added to the guest list? You can say "yes" or "no" or "maybe" yourself too!
Thanks for helping... it may help me with one more issue re. the Events tool as I continue my research on how all its bits and pieces function as I prep my eBook on this topic.

*Come Join in the Int'l Talk Like a Pirate Day Hangout...*
Put on yer Pirate Hat (via Google Effects)... and say http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTy7uhRlJCQ
Upload yer favorite photos and Videos to commemorate the day.
Inspired by this site: http://www.talklikeapirate.com/
I set up a *Hangout that lasts all day...* join in the merriment. Invite yer friends & mates, share and share alike! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSbZxMTG92I
Use these Blue link videos to spice up your comments (right/ctrl-click on them, copy/paste into the comments in the event and elsewhere on Google+):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTy7uhRlJCQ • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-iiJ0lVscI • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSbZxMTG92I
I'll be in and out all day... *Carry on without me! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTy7uhRlJCQ ...*
#TalkLikeAPirateDay #InternationalTalkLikeAPirateDay

This circle contains people who are very active on Google+.People in this Circle are top google+ engagers and great resharers. These are people that will share and re-post your circles and other content. This is a good circle to connect with each other and gain followers. I highly suggest adding each person in this Circle to your circles as they are likely to interact with youIf you want to continue or wish to get in the next version, please complete 1-4 below.INSTRUCTIONS1. Add me to your circles, if you haven't done so already.2. +1 this circle.3. Publicly share this circle to public, your circles and extended circles.4. Comment to inform me that you have done the above three things.#circlesharing #publiccircle #publicsharedcircles #SharedCircles #circlesharing #circleshare #circleoftheday #sharedpubliccircles #sharedcircle #sharedcircles #sharedpubliccircles #circleshare #circlesharing #fullcircleshare #topsharedcircle #circleoftheday #sharedcircle #topsharedcircle﻿

This circle contains people who are very active on Google+.People in this Circle are top google+ engagers and great resharers. These are people that will share and re-post your circles and other content. This is a good circle to connect with each other and gain followers. I highly suggest adding each person in this Circle to your circles as they are likely to interact with youIf you want to continue or wish to get in the next version, please complete 1-4 below.INSTRUCTIONS1. Add me to your circles, if you haven't done so already.2. +1 this circle.3. Publicly share this circle to public, your circles and extended circles.4. Comment to inform me that you have done the above three things.#circlesharing #publiccircle #publicsharedcircles #SharedCircles #circlesharing #circleshare #circleoftheday #sharedpubliccircles #sharedcircle #sharedcircles #sharedpubliccircles #circleshare #circlesharing #fullcircleshare #topsharedcircle #circleoftheday #sharedcircle #topsharedcircle﻿

If you received a notification, please reshare to your circlesIf you’d like to be added to the next circle share: • +1 this circle • Share this circle to PUBLIC • Include me in your circles • Comment on this post#circleshare #circlesharing #sharedcircles #sharingcircles #sharedpubliccircles #sharedcircleoftheday #circlesunday #share #shared #followers #addcircles #publicsharedcircles #share #addpeople #addcircle #addfriends #circle #socialmedia ﻿

I have a friend +Dominic Irizarry legitimately trying G+ so I figured I would share a circle or two. These are all amazing people from around the world who are OG+ (and not close friends, sorry +DeAno Jackson I don't think you are in this one)﻿

This is a public circle of Photographers and Photography loversTo increase your chances of inclusion in future circles please leave a comment when sharing the circle.If you received a notification, please reshare to your circlesIf you’d like to be added to the next circle share: • +1 this circle • Share this circle to PUBLIC • Include +ORIGINAL AUTHENTIC PHOTOGRAPHERS • Comment on this postIf you like what you find in this circle, please share it with your followers to help these individuals reach a wider audience. I will share more circles of those I find Inspiring in the future#beautifulpictures #beautifulplaces #amazingphotos #circlesharing #circleshare #circles #circleoftheday #spain #barcelona #sweden #sweden #gothenburg #sweden #stockholm #switzerland #switzerland #berne #switzerland #geneva #switzerland #zurich #turkey #turkey #ankara #turkey #istanbul #beijing #chengdu #chongqing #dalian #fuzhou #guangzhou #harbinchina #hefefi

Here’s a circle of #SuperEngagers . This is a shared circle of people that have followed me and have excellent influence in Marketing and Sales.If you add them, you will have an even better Google Plus experience as they add you to their circles, plus, share and comment on your posts.======================================================Just follow these simple steps:1. Make sure you have already added me into your circles2. Plus3. Comment and 4. Reshare this post* in PUBLIC, YOUR CIRCLES AND EXTENDED CIRCLES======================================================*Please make sure you plus, reshare and comment on the Original Post otherwise I may miss it.﻿

Here’s a circle of #Engagers2015 . This is a shared circle of people that have followed me and have excellent influence in Marketing and Sales.If you add them, you will have an even better Google Plus experience as they add you to their circles, plus, share and comment on your posts.======================================================Just follow these simple steps:1. Make sure you have already added me into your circles2. Plus3. Comment and 4. Reshare this post* in PUBLIC, YOUR CIRCLES AND EXTENDED CIRCLES======================================================*Please make sure you plus, reshare and comment on the Original Post otherwise I may miss it.﻿

If you received the notice you are in this circle, then well done.If you would like to be included in the next Circle Share, you only have to do these simple steps:1 - Include me in your circles (If you haven't already)2 - Share the circle (Publicly) - (cc) me in the comments on the share and I can add you to the next circle immediately. Otherwise I may not notice your activity!3 - Add +1 to the post.4 - Leave a comment if you like.5 - Add the circle or just check it out.Follow your dreams, Share and Be Shared.More you share more you get! :)Thanks!﻿#circles #circleshare #sharedcircle #circlesharing #followers #social #sharedcircles #sharedpubliccircles #circleshared #sharedcircleoftheday #addmetoyourcircles #awesomepeople #circlecount #newfollowers #googleplus #meetingpeoplecircle #circle #googleplus #coolpeople #circleshare #sharedcircles #sharedcircle #sharedcircles #sharedpubliccircles #circleshare #circlesharing #fullcircleshare #saturday #saturdaycircleshare #saturdaycircles #topsharedcircle

If you received the notice you are in this circle, then well done.If you would like to be included in the next Circle Share, you only have to do these simple steps:1 - Include me in your circles (If you haven't already)2 - Share the circle (Publicly) - (cc) me in the comments on the share and I can add you to the next circle immediately. Otherwise I may not notice your activity!3 - Add +1 to the post.4 - Leave a comment if you like.5 - Add the circle or just check it out.Follow your dreams, Share and Be Shared.More you share more you get! :)Thanks!﻿#circles #circleshare #sharedcircle #circlesharing #followers #social #sharedcircles #sharedpubliccircles #circleshared #sharedcircleoftheday #addmetoyourcircles #awesomepeople #circlecount #newfollowers #googleplus #meetingpeoplecircle﻿

A circle of relevance and engagement // It's been a while since I've done a circle like this, I've been neglecting my duties! This is a thank you to people who have engaged with my recents posts, added me in an original circle of their own and also people which Google has ranked them to be of high relevance to my posts and my overall G+ tastes. So, thank you for making my Google+ better! :) As always, this circle could not be created without +Circloscope and +CircleCount #circlesunday #circleshare #circlediscovery #engagers #relevance ﻿

Grow your G+ community with people that share amazing content that will surprise you:If you received the notice you are in this circle, then well done. If you’d like to be added to the next circle share: • +1 this circle • Share this circle to PUBLIC • Include me in your circles • Comment on this post#News #BusinessNews #TechNews #Aviation #Flight #Flights #Passengers #Airport #Travel #KLM #Aircraft #AirTravel #Airbus #Flying #AvGeek #Boeing #Chicago #Safety #AmericanAirlines #Canceled #SharedCircles #weeklyreview #sharedcircle #topsharedcircle #circleoftheday #sharedcircle﻿

Circle share with new friendsHi friends follow this circle1 - Include me in your circles2 - Share the circle (Publicly)3 - Add +1 to the post.4 - Leave a comment if you like.I will thankful if you plus and share this circle!I don't wish to offend anyone on the internet, so if you would like to be removed from my shared circles, please send me a private message and I won't share your profile in the future. The only way being shared will affect you is that you will get notifications that people have added you. You are under no obligation to add them back to your circles. If you don't add them back, they will most likely remove you from their circles after some time.#topcircle #circleshareoftheday #sharedcircles #sharedpubliccircles #fridaycircle #themecircle #mediterranean #addbackspree #ripplescircle #addback #aahanapriyadarsinee #peoplescircle #circleoftheday #followme #follow4follow ﻿

Google Plus Fab 50+ Circle V2You could look at this as a Google Plus Circle starter kit, but it is in essence to me a snapshot of all that is good about being on this platform.In this finely curated circle you will find people who inspire, engage, teach, inform and support. All of the people included have personally helped me on my Google Plus journey. Thank you, Phil #circleshare #circlesharing #circles ﻿

Top Engagers #3. This circle contains primary profiles of recent engagers. If you receive a notification means you are inside. Have a look through these profiles. If you add these people, at least half will add you back and engage with you through pluses, shares and comments on your material.#circles #sharedcircles #circlesharing #circle #bestcircle #news #bestofcircles #bestcircleshare #share #tech #business #sport #small #smallcircle #photography #health #Mybeezcircles #topengagers #engagedcircles Have a good monday !Julie, ﻿

Top Engagers #3. This circle contains primary profiles of recent engagers. If you receive a notification means you are inside. Have a look through these profiles. If you add these people, at least half will add you back and engage with you through pluses, shares and comments on your material.#circles #sharedcircles #circlesharing #circle #bestcircle #news #bestofcircles #bestcircleshare #share #tech #business #sport #small #smallcircle #photography #health #Mybeezcircles #topengagers #engagedcircles Have a good monday !Julie, ﻿

Top Engagers #3. This circle contains primary profiles of recent engagers. If you receive a notification means you are inside. Have a look through these profiles. If you add these people, at least half will add you back and engage with you through pluses, shares and comments on your material.#circles #sharedcircles #circlesharing #circle #bestcircle #news #bestofcircles #bestcircleshare #share #tech #business #sport #small #smallcircle #photography #health #Mybeezcircles #topengagers #engagedcircles Have a good monday !Julie, ﻿

Top Engagers #3. This circle contains primary profiles of recent engagers. If you receive a notification means you are inside. Have a look through these profiles. If you add these people, at least half will add you back and engage with you through pluses, shares and comments on your material.#circles #sharedcircles #circlesharing #circle #bestcircle #news #bestofcircles #bestcircleshare #share #tech #business #sport #small #smallcircle #photography #health #Mybeezcircles #topengagers #engagedcircles Have a good monday !Julie, ﻿

Most reshares: 48

I don't use the Facebook mobile app for many of the reasons enumerated in this article. I also don't trust their freewheeling attitude towards user privacy.

If you're an Android user, open Facebook's mobile site in the Chrome browser, click on the menu, and add the site to your desktop. You'll get a nice little icon on your home screen, just like you would for an app, and it won't eat your battery or kill performance.﻿

Most plusones: 159

I don't use the Facebook mobile app for many of the reasons enumerated in this article. I also don't trust their freewheeling attitude towards user privacy.

If you're an Android user, open Facebook's mobile site in the Chrome browser, click on the menu, and add the site to your desktop. You'll get a nice little icon on your home screen, just like you would for an app, and it won't eat your battery or kill performance.﻿

Apple Pay currently enjoys the best media reception of any mobile wallet payment system. A common claim from both Apple and the media is that Apple Pay is "secure".

As it turns out, though... not so much. Identity Thieves have targeted the platform by setting up new iPhones with stolen financial credentials. The banks themselves, in their zeal to support Apple Pay, helped create this vulnerability.

This would be bad enough, but their favorite target for this happens to be Apple Stores, which accept Apple Pay and sell items of high value on the stolen goods market.

Mobile Wallets are meant to make us more secure, but if we blindly rush to embrace them we risk our security on a massive scale.

#ApplePay #GoogleWallet #MobilePayments #ns

Criminals in the US are using the new Apple Pay mobile payment system to buy high-value goods – often from Apple Stores – with stolen identities and credit card details.

Banks have been caught by surprise by the level of fraud, and the Guardian understands that some are scrambling to ensure that better verification and checking systems are put in place to prevent the problem running out of control, with around two million Americans already using the system.

﻿___Apple Pay Popular for Identity Theft

Apple Pay currently enjoys the best media reception of any mobile wallet payment system. A common claim from both Apple and the media is that Apple Pay is "secure".

As it turns out, though... not so much. Identity Thieves have targeted the platform by setting up new iPhones with stolen financial credentials. The banks themselves, in their zeal to support Apple Pay, helped create this vulnerability.

This would be bad enough, but their favorite target for this happens to be Apple Stores, which accept Apple Pay and sell items of high value on the stolen goods market.

Mobile Wallets are meant to make us more secure, but if we blindly rush to embrace them we risk our security on a massive scale.

Just catching up on news of the new "flagship" Android phones from HTC and Samsung.

When did "yearly upgrade" come to mean "a purely symbolic remarketing of the same crap we sold you last year, in some cases with reduced specs"?

I know I've been more than a bit hard on Apple for this crap. Maybe the Android OEM's figure similarly small thinking will win them equal profits?

Hey, when you've got no actual competitor (i.e. you don't have branded hardware partners), selling someone slightly upgraded junk is easy. If you want to break out in a sea of Sames, more of the Same won't do it.﻿

Just catching up on news of the new "flagship" Android phones from HTC and Samsung.

When did "yearly upgrade" come to mean "a purely symbolic remarketing of the same crap we sold you last year, in some cases with reduced specs"?

I know I've been more than a bit hard on Apple for this crap. Maybe the Android OEM's figure similarly small thinking will win them equal profits?

Hey, when you've got no actual competitor (i.e. you don't have branded hardware partners), selling someone slightly upgraded junk is easy. If you want to break out in a sea of Sames, more of the Same won't do it.﻿___

I don't use the Facebook mobile app for many of the reasons enumerated in this article. I also don't trust their freewheeling attitude towards user privacy.

If you're an Android user, open Facebook's mobile site in the Chrome browser, click on the menu, and add the site to your desktop. You'll get a nice little icon on your home screen, just like you would for an app, and it won't eat your battery or kill performance.﻿

I don't use the Facebook mobile app for many of the reasons enumerated in this article. I also don't trust their freewheeling attitude towards user privacy.

If you're an Android user, open Facebook's mobile site in the Chrome browser, click on the menu, and add the site to your desktop. You'll get a nice little icon on your home screen, just like you would for an app, and it won't eat your battery or kill performance.﻿___

Have you ever wondered what happens when China's Great Firewall redirects massive amounts of Chinese web traffic to your woefully unprepared servers? It isn't pretty, to say the least.

The truly ominous part about this is that, whether or not this is intentional, it proves the possibility of intention. Is there anything that can effectively resist a massive State operated cyberattack using the largest population on Earth?

Hockenberry concluded: “Every machine in China has the potential be a part of a massive DDOS attack on innocent sites. As my colleague Sean quipped, ‘They have weaponized their entire population.'”

#GreatFirewall #Censorship #Cybersecurity ﻿

When the Great Firewall Turns Evil

Have you ever wondered what happens when China's Great Firewall redirects massive amounts of Chinese web traffic to your woefully unprepared servers? It isn't pretty, to say the least.

The truly ominous part about this is that, whether or not this is intentional, it proves the possibility of intention. Is there anything that can effectively resist a massive State operated cyberattack using the largest population on Earth?

Hockenberry concluded: “Every machine in China has the potential be a part of a massive DDOS attack on innocent sites. As my colleague Sean quipped, ‘They have weaponized their entire population.'”

Rejoice Star Trek fans, for Spock yet lives, killed by the same sort of Celebrity Internet Death Hoax I recently fell for with Hugh Hefner. As of yesterday, at least, that green blooded, pointy eared old bugger was still alive and kicking.

Update: I'm not so sure now. It's possible he coincidentally died the same week as a death hoax. Will update as this develops.﻿

Update 2: It appears we may have a Celebrity Death Hoax Hoax. That's a new one on me.﻿

#ns﻿

Leonard Nimoy is NOT Dead?

Rejoice Star Trek fans, for Spock yet lives, killed by the same sort of Celebrity Internet Death Hoax I recently fell for with Hugh Hefner. As of yesterday, at least, that green blooded, pointy eared old bugger was still alive and kicking.

Update: I'm not so sure now. It's possible he coincidentally died the same week as a death hoax. Will update as this develops.﻿

Update 2: It appears we may have a Celebrity Death Hoax Hoax. That's a new one on me.﻿

Auto Insurance Agents may be "screwed" by Google's entry into the market, according to William Burkley of W.R. Burkley Corp.

He sees Google's move into the insurance market as disruptive to traditional models and fully expects the Silicon Valley Chocolate Factory to leverage their Big Data and Tech prowess to upend the industry.

In their efforts to develop a self-driving car, Google has amassed a database and practical knowledge of traffic laws in the U.S. and Europe. Berkley forsees Google using this to offer a device, similar to Progressive, to adjust insurance rates upwards or downwards based on your real world driving habits, for example.

Car Insurance is an area where Search is a strong player, with Google positioned as the middle man for millions upon millions of queries. Soon... more »

Google Auto Insurance: Are Agents 'Screwed'?

Auto Insurance Agents may be "screwed" by Google's entry into the market, according to William Burkley of W.R. Burkley Corp.

He sees Google's move into the insurance market as disruptive to traditional models and fully expects the Silicon Valley Chocolate Factory to leverage their Big Data and Tech prowess to upend the industry.

In their efforts to develop a self-driving car, Google has amassed a database and practical knowledge of traffic laws in the U.S. and Europe. Berkley forsees Google using this to offer a device, similar to Progressive, to adjust insurance rates upwards or downwards based on your real world driving habits, for example.

Car Insurance is an area where Search is a strong player, with Google positioned as the middle man for millions upon millions of queries. Soon they may not be the middle point leading to a destination: they may be the destination itself.

Twitter is getting more aggressive about trolling and harassment on their network. The size of the support team for abuse reports have been tripled and there are new reporting options for Doxing (the leaking of private information, a tactic frequently employed by Gamergaters) and impersonation.

Twitter is easily one of the worst sites on the web for harassment and cyberbullying, and we can only hope these changes improve things.﻿

Twitter Gets Serious About Trolls

Twitter is getting more aggressive about trolling and harassment on their network. The size of the support team for abuse reports have been tripled and there are new reporting options for Doxing (the leaking of private information, a tactic frequently employed by Gamergaters) and impersonation.

Twitter is easily one of the worst sites on the web for harassment and cyberbullying, and we can only hope these changes improve things.﻿___

Helpouts may be shutting down, but Hangouts for business is just getting started, and could very well be your next tool for business communication.

#PlusOnly

Live Chat via Hangouts chat in search results?Not sure how to make this an option for your business yet, but interesting to see that it is being tested.

Since hangouts are not just video but also a text chat environment, I thought you might be interested in seeing this. Looks like that kind of chat can't turn into a video type, or maybe it can. Hard to tell from the screenshot.

h/t" +Denis Labelle & +Johan Claeys for the alerts to related articles.=== === #HangoutChat #BusinessChat #LiveChat ﻿___Helpouts may be shutting down, but Hangouts for business is just getting started, and could very well be your next tool for business communication.

Mobile Search is becoming (or already is) the dominant mode of Search in the second decade of the 21st Century. The writing has been on the wall for years warning webmasters to update their sites, consider their options for app development (if any) and app indexing, and generally jump onboard with the new wave.

Nonetheless, any user of the mobile web knows that there are those who have dragged their feet. For some Searches, you're still lucky to get a few mobile friendly results on the list, and many apps still aren't indexed by Google.

In the past Google has responded with timid measures: labeling results that aren't mobile friendly, or adding the option to launch a Search result in an app. What they haven't done before now was make either of these things prominent ranking factors.

Mobile Search is becoming (or already is) the dominant mode of Search in the second decade of the 21st Century. The writing has been on the wall for years warning webmasters to update their sites, consider their options for app development (if any) and app indexing, and generally jump onboard with the new wave.

Nonetheless, any user of the mobile web knows that there are those who have dragged their feet. For some Searches, you're still lucky to get a few mobile friendly results on the list, and many apps still aren't indexed by Google.

In the past Google has responded with timid measures: labeling results that aren't mobile friendly, or adding the option to launch a Search result in an app. What they haven't done before now was make either of these things prominent ranking factors.

Soon this will all change. Mobile friendly sites will get a strong ranking boost over unoptimized sites, and Search results from apps you have installed will get a boost over other results.

The effect here is twofold:

1) Mobile Friendly is no longer an option. The mobile 'fad' has survived the test of time and if you haven't already embraced that, shame on you and get on it, pronto!

2) Apps are becoming a new type of SEO (above and beyond so called 'App Store Optimization' or ASO). This will no doubt accelerate the proliferation of apps while also encouraging robust competition for the user's homescreen and storage space. One can easily see how this will enhance demand for Play Store Ads when they leave their current 'Experimental' phase, as well as app ads in Search and on YouTube, and wherever else Google chooses to enable them. (Facebook, Twitter, and some other players may also benefit from demand for the new ad format, at least in the short run.)

In a wide-ranging interview, +Sundar Pichai​ opens up about how Google plans to remain dominant, including Play Store ads, a renewed push for payments and the enterprise, and more. He also disclosed that Google's Play Store now generates about 70% of the revenue of the App Store, suggesting we may be heading towards history repeating itself, with Android winning the developer war against iOS through sheer scale much as Windows did to Mac.

His most interesting comments, however, may be those that relate to Google+. Pichai sings the usual company line about Google+ being about both a social network and unified users.

However, he also seems to concede the social part hasn't been a smash hit and may be best served by splitting into component parts: Hangouts, Photos, and the Stream.

#PlusOnly

“ Google+ has always meant two things for us, there’s the stream in the product that you see. But Google+ also provided a way for the company to ensure users were signed in to its services with “a common identity across our products. The second part was in many ways even more important than the first part. That part has worked really well for us.”- SP﻿___Sundar Pichai Interview

In a wide-ranging interview, +Sundar Pichai​ opens up about how Google plans to remain dominant, including Play Store ads, a renewed push for payments and the enterprise, and more. He also disclosed that Google's Play Store now generates about 70% of the revenue of the App Store, suggesting we may be heading towards history repeating itself, with Android winning the developer war against iOS through sheer scale much as Windows did to Mac.

His most interesting comments, however, may be those that relate to Google+. Pichai sings the usual company line about Google+ being about both a social network and unified users.

However, he also seems to concede the social part hasn't been a smash hit and may be best served by splitting into component parts: Hangouts, Photos, and the Stream.

For the first time ever, Google will be opening the Play Store to paid Search ads for apps. One hint that this was coming is a server-side change to the Play Store app that adds a full Google-style Search bar to the top of the app.

App advertising is a multi-billion dollar fast-growing business, but to date neither the Play Store nor the App Store has allowed paid promotion of apps. Consequently Facebook has been a primary beneficiary by allowing app ads on their social network.

With their core Search business growth slowing, Google needs new revenue sources, and Play Store revenue is already their 2nd biggest revenue source. Flipping the switch on paid ads may open the floodgates of billions in new revenue and further close the revenue gap between the Play Store and the app store.

#PlayStore #AppAds #MobileApps﻿

Search Ads Coming to the Play Store

For the first time ever, Google will be opening the Play Store to paid Search ads for apps. One hint that this was coming is a server-side change to the Play Store app that adds a full Google-style Search bar to the top of the app.

App advertising is a multi-billion dollar fast-growing business, but to date neither the Play Store nor the App Store has allowed paid promotion of apps. Consequently Facebook has been a primary beneficiary by allowing app ads on their social network.

With their core Search business growth slowing, Google needs new revenue sources, and Play Store revenue is already their 2nd biggest revenue source. Flipping the switch on paid ads may open the floodgates of billions in new revenue and further close the revenue gap between the Play Store and the app store.

I'm actually shocked this didn't already exist. This also shows the challenge any YouTube competitor faces: on a huge scale (for context: YouTube is the largest Search Engine in the world), video streaming is expensive. Very expensive.﻿

I'm actually shocked this didn't already exist. This also shows the challenge any YouTube competitor faces: on a huge scale (for context: YouTube is the largest Search Engine in the world), video streaming is expensive. Very expensive.﻿___

Android dominates consumer mobile sales worldwide but still has some weaknesses, one being its lagging adoption in the workplace.

Google hopes to turn this around with Android at Work, and is enlisting the help of allies including once mobile giant BlackBerry, which will be providing many of its services with AaW.

With such a strong position in the market, Android's slow uptake as part of corporate BYOD strategies is surprising, but with a renewed effort that supports both modern and legacy devices, Google hopes to disrupt the battlefield, while BlackBerry hopes to renew themselves as a powerful name in the enterprise mobile world.

#GoogleatWork #AndroidatWork #BlackBerry﻿

Google Joins BlackBerry for Android at Work

Android dominates consumer mobile sales worldwide but still has some weaknesses, one being its lagging adoption in the workplace.

Google hopes to turn this around with Android at Work, and is enlisting the help of allies including once mobile giant BlackBerry, which will be providing many of its services with AaW.

With such a strong position in the market, Android's slow uptake as part of corporate BYOD strategies is surprising, but with a renewed effort that supports both modern and legacy devices, Google hopes to disrupt the battlefield, while BlackBerry hopes to renew themselves as a powerful name in the enterprise mobile world.

+Motorola Mobility​ will reportedly provide phones and tablet's for Google's forthcoming wireless mobile service. This shouldn't really come as a surprise; +Google​ and Moto have had a fruitful relationship since the early days of Android, and especially since briefly being one company.

In addition, Moto offers the kind of affordable, quality, near stock, quickly updated devices that are natural heroes for such a service.

#GoogleWireless #Motorola #Moto﻿

Moto to Work with Google on Wireless Service

+Motorola Mobility​ will reportedly provide phones and tablet's for Google's forthcoming wireless mobile service. This shouldn't really come as a surprise; +Google​ and Moto have had a fruitful relationship since the early days of Android, and especially since briefly being one company.

In addition, Moto offers the kind of affordable, quality, near stock, quickly updated devices that are natural heroes for such a service.

In response to the substantial online presence of ISIS and other Extremist groups successfully using social media for recruitment and propaganda, the U.S. Military is preparing a more ambitious strategy to use social media to combat extremist propaganda.

The plan, which acknowledges the sheer volume advantage of a group like ISIS (which has no shortage of internet savvy volunteer propagandists), relies heavily on citation: finding and amplifying content displaying strong counter narratives to the extremist ideology.

Interestingly, the model is built around the same approach large companies use to enhance their online footprint and reputation. As missions go, it may never command the Faith and Allegiance of as many 'Soldiers for the Cause' as the other side, but as an attempt to dissuade most curious Muslims away from... more »

Pentagon to Step Up Social Media Efforts

In response to the substantial online presence of ISIS and other Extremist groups successfully using social media for recruitment and propaganda, the U.S. Military is preparing a more ambitious strategy to use social media to combat extremist propaganda.

The plan, which acknowledges the sheer volume advantage of a group like ISIS (which has no shortage of internet savvy volunteer propagandists), relies heavily on citation: finding and amplifying content displaying strong counter narratives to the extremist ideology.

Interestingly, the model is built around the same approach large companies use to enhance their online footprint and reputation. As missions go, it may never command the Faith and Allegiance of as many 'Soldiers for the Cause' as the other side, but as an attempt to dissuade most curious Muslims away from Jihadism it stands a strong chance of helping blunt reruitment efforts. Most potential candidates for Jihadism would be easily dissauded, so the theory goes, by being presented with a strong counter narrative.

Whether the project enjoys much success remains to be seen, but there can no longer be any doubt that the real battlefield where hearts and minds are won or lost is now on the internet.

"We have new technology now, and we shouldn’t be afraid of these things, we should face it,” said Jaffri, president of the Pakistan Information Security Association. “Watching people when they move, it’s natural: Every country does it. "

Edward Snowden just punched the air at those words.

The sad thing is that, even though we would find this an abhorrent (and unconstitutional) violation of our privacy in the U.S., our influence and inspiration is written all over this.﻿

#Privacy #Snowden #Biometrics﻿

"We have new technology now, and we shouldn’t be afraid of these things, we should face it,” said Jaffri, president of the Pakistan Information Security Association. “Watching people when they move, it’s natural: Every country does it. "

Edward Snowden just punched the air at those words.

The sad thing is that, even though we would find this an abhorrent (and unconstitutional) violation of our privacy in the U.S., our influence and inspiration is written all over this.﻿

This tool comes too late for my parents to benefit from it, or for my step son to benefit from it, but make no mistake: kids have been watching YouTube for years. YouTube for kids recognizes this reality and attempts to provide a safe, parentally controlled space balancing the need to generate revenue with the laws and expectations for protecting the privacy of minors.

More importantly, it helps ensure that the youth of the world can safely enjoy the benefits of YouTube without losing their access over legitimate parental concerns about safety and privacy.

#YouTube #YouTubeKids #KidFriendly﻿

Google Launches YouTube Kids

This tool comes too late for my parents to benefit from it, or for my step son to benefit from it, but make no mistake: kids have been watching YouTube for years. YouTube for kids recognizes this reality and attempts to provide a safe, parentally controlled space balancing the need to generate revenue with the laws and expectations for protecting the privacy of minors.

More importantly, it helps ensure that the youth of the world can safely enjoy the benefits of YouTube without losing their access over legitimate parental concerns about safety and privacy.

In their continuing push to expand +Google Wallet​ to Android users in the United States (and beyond), Google has acquired Softcard, the former "Google Wallet Killer" of the major U.S. carriers and will integrate it (to whatever degree possible) with Wallet.

In addition the carriers Verizon, AT&T, and T Mobile will preinstall the app on their phones. One assumes a marketing push to raise consumer awareness might also be in the works.

#Softcard #GoogleWallet #MobilePayments﻿

Google Buys Softcard, Inks Deal with Carriers

In their continuing push to expand +Google Wallet​ to Android users in the United States (and beyond), Google has acquired Softcard, the former "Google Wallet Killer" of the major U.S. carriers and will integrate it (to whatever degree possible) with Wallet.

In addition the carriers Verizon, AT&T, and T Mobile will preinstall the app on their phones. One assumes a marketing push to raise consumer awareness might also be in the works.

Google AdWords now allows advertisers to use 'Call Only' ads for mobile. Whereas traditionally a call button for mobile Search ads has been a feature of AdWords ads, allowing users to skip clicking through to your site and go straight to calling your business, 'Call Only' ads only lets Searchers click-to-call your business.

This new feature is likely to be especially useful for many local businesses and for businesses known primarily by a phone number. Some businesses convert almost entirely by phone still, and until now they've had no choice but to build a landing page on their website for Search ads.

Will you be using 'Call Only' ads with your business or clients?

#AdWords #AdWordsUpdates #SEM﻿

'Call Only' Ad Types Come to AdWords

Google AdWords now allows advertisers to use 'Call Only' ads for mobile. Whereas traditionally a call button for mobile Search ads has been a feature of AdWords ads, allowing users to skip clicking through to your site and go straight to calling your business, 'Call Only' ads only lets Searchers click-to-call your business.

This new feature is likely to be especially useful for many local businesses and for businesses known primarily by a phone number. Some businesses convert almost entirely by phone still, and until now they've had no choice but to build a landing page on their website for Search ads.

+Google Wallet​ hasn't hit its stride yet the way the parent company might have hoped. Hampered by lack of NFC adoption, by carrier competition, stronger brand awareness of Apple Pay and the adoption of CurrentC under a noncompete clause by retailers (causing many NFC payment terminals to be removed or disabled to competing services), it has languished in many ways.

Now, Google may find itself with the most unexpected of allies in the carriers themselves. Between Apple Pay, which Apple controls with an iron fist on their closed iOS platform, CurrentC, and Samsung's Loop acquisition, the carriers are in danger of being squeezed out of the market. ISIS, their one time Google Wallet killer, hasn't panned out.

Rumors now suggest that Google might buy the company behind ISIS and pay the carriers, in the f... more »

Google and Carriers To Kiss and Make Up on Wallet?

+Google Wallet​ hasn't hit its stride yet the way the parent company might have hoped. Hampered by lack of NFC adoption, by carrier competition, stronger brand awareness of Apple Pay and the adoption of CurrentC under a noncompete clause by retailers (causing many NFC payment terminals to be removed or disabled to competing services), it has languished in many ways.

Now, Google may find itself with the most unexpected of allies in the carriers themselves. Between Apple Pay, which Apple controls with an iron fist on their closed iOS platform, CurrentC, and Samsung's Loop acquisition, the carriers are in danger of being squeezed out of the market. ISIS, their one time Google Wallet killer, hasn't panned out.

Rumors now suggest that Google might buy the company behind ISIS and pay the carriers, in the form of ad revenue, to prominently feature the Wallet payment system on their devices. This would, perhaps, be the ultimate case of business breeding strange bedfellows.

For a few years now, Googlers have made no bones about wanting to put a stake in their old messaging client Google Talk in favor of their new flame Hangouts, the (almost) "unified" messaging solution meant to simplify all their earlier chat solutions into a single client.

When it was recently announced that the Windows G Talk client will no longer be supported, many assumed this meant the underlying XMPP Protocol (an open messaging protocol no longer used by Hangouts) for G Talk would be deprecated as well. This would cripple G Talk users who have depended on 3rd party messenger clients instead of the main app.

It should make some people happy to learn that the G Talk servers will keep chugging away and supporting XMPP, meaning (for now, at least) Google Talk lives on.

For a few years now, Googlers have made no bones about wanting to put a stake in their old messaging client Google Talk in favor of their new flame Hangouts, the (almost) "unified" messaging solution meant to simplify all their earlier chat solutions into a single client.

When it was recently announced that the Windows G Talk client will no longer be supported, many assumed this meant the underlying XMPP Protocol (an open messaging protocol no longer used by Hangouts) for G Talk would be deprecated as well. This would cripple G Talk users who have depended on 3rd party messenger clients instead of the main app.

It should make some people happy to learn that the G Talk servers will keep chugging away and supporting XMPP, meaning (for now, at least) Google Talk lives on.

So, while Google may want you on Hangouts, they aren't quite ready to drag you onto it kicking and screaming.

Facebook is jumping in the Product Ad game, challenging Amazon, Google, and others in the ecommerce market.

Unlike their aforementioned competitors, however, who serve up listings based on Commercial Intent Searches (i.e. Searching Google or Amazon for a product to buy) along with some retargeting on the web, Facebook's approach depends entirely on retargeting Facebook users based on visits to a website or app.

No doubt this will add a new source of advertising revenue for Facebook, but it suffers the same flaw most of their efforts to be more than just a social network suffer: it depends on a certain degree of synthetic serendipity. In other words, Facebook ads work only when they just so happen to catch you at the moment of (or at least, in an appropriate context for) purchasing intent.

Facebook is jumping in the Product Ad game, challenging Amazon, Google, and others in the ecommerce market.

Unlike their aforementioned competitors, however, who serve up listings based on Commercial Intent Searches (i.e. Searching Google or Amazon for a product to buy) along with some retargeting on the web, Facebook's approach depends entirely on retargeting Facebook users based on visits to a website or app.

No doubt this will add a new source of advertising revenue for Facebook, but it suffers the same flaw most of their efforts to be more than just a social network suffer: it depends on a certain degree of synthetic serendipity. In other words, Facebook ads work only when they just so happen to catch you at the moment of (or at least, in an appropriate context for) purchasing intent.

Retargeting increases the chance of this serendipitous timing, but let's be honest: nobody ever went on Facebook looking to buy something. That there are a certain percentage of suckers born every minute who will click on any ad on the internet won't change this, though the margins might be better for Facebook than competing ad formats.

Being blunt: I can hardly imagine a reason to spend money on this rather than targeting Google, Amazon, and other internet properties specifically known for ecommerce Search (where people are actually Searching to buy), unless you've already covered all those bases and want to throw some ad money at Facebook as well.

When Apple Watch hits the market, most of its users will assume they're owning Apple's Perfectly Realized Vision of a Smartwatch, birthed from the creative mind of Jony Ives like Athena from the head of Zeus.

With Apple, as with other tech companies, the development process is no less interesting than the end result, and there are always compromises. In the case of Apple Watch, one of the goals was to pack the device with a Swiss Army Knife of health monitoring features.

While some health features remain in Apple Watch, many of its larger ambitions were abandoned due to the state of the technology (or at least, the technology available to Apple for a consumer product) not being up to the challenge of constantly monitoring your pulse, stress levels, etc...

When Apple Watch hits the market, most of its users will assume they're owning Apple's Perfectly Realized Vision of a Smartwatch, birthed from the creative mind of Jony Ives like Athena from the head of Zeus.

With Apple, as with other tech companies, the development process is no less interesting than the end result, and there are always compromises. In the case of Apple Watch, one of the goals was to pack the device with a Swiss Army Knife of health monitoring features.

While some health features remain in Apple Watch, many of its larger ambitions were abandoned due to the state of the technology (or at least, the technology available to Apple for a consumer product) not being up to the challenge of constantly monitoring your pulse, stress levels, etc...

Health monitoring is not, of course, the only appeal to wearable technology, and Apple needn't kill all the Nike Fitbits on the market to have a successful smartwatch, but nonetheless, that was the plan originally. The result was a huge sinking of time and talent and resources into a product forced to be radically reconsidered midstream, or a 'black hole' as some insiders describe it.

In fact, it isn't even close, with Runner Up Facebook still a distant second and everyone else in a galaxy far, far away.

With over 70% of Google revenue coming from Search, these numbers are a testament to the enduring value of Search Advertising. Web Search is a hat trick no one (even Google) has yet reproduced in the internet era: a way to align ad targeting directly with user purchasing intent (i.e. at the time and place when they're Searching to buy).

This is yet more reason to get your Search basics in order, as a business, before attacking tempting new media markets like social networking.

In fact, it isn't even close, with Runner Up Facebook still a distant second and everyone else in a galaxy far, far away.

With over 70% of Google revenue coming from Search, these numbers are a testament to the enduring value of Search Advertising. Web Search is a hat trick no one (even Google) has yet reproduced in the internet era: a way to align ad targeting directly with user purchasing intent (i.e. at the time and place when they're Searching to buy).

This is yet more reason to get your Search basics in order, as a business, before attacking tempting new media markets like social networking.

And, on occasion, Google X will send projects back to the core company so they can have a more immediate benefit. That is what happened to Google’s neural network project (formerly called “Google Brain”) a so-called machine learning effort in which researchers use algorithms to teach computers to do things like read text or understand spoken language.

Anyone with an understanding of how scientific research works understands that some of the greatest discoveries are the things discovered when you were looking for something else.

Investors crave the comforting illusion that research money need merely be spent in certain ways with immediate commercialization potential and all will be well. When tech companies are too beholden to these types of investors, they often get very good at milking every drop of profit from what they already have.

And, on occasion, Google X will send projects back to the core company so they can have a more immediate benefit. That is what happened to Google’s neural network project (formerly called “Google Brain”) a so-called machine learning effort in which researchers use algorithms to teach computers to do things like read text or understand spoken language.

Anyone with an understanding of how scientific research works understands that some of the greatest discoveries are the things discovered when you were looking for something else.

Investors crave the comforting illusion that research money need merely be spent in certain ways with immediate commercialization potential and all will be well. When tech companies are too beholden to these types of investors, they often get very good at milking every drop of profit from what they already have.

Consider IBM, for example, or Intel, or even Microsoft. Yet, while they're doing that, someone else with no core business to defend and milk was pursuing the next market: Microsoft blew past IBM by conquering the desktop OS, while ARM, Apple, and Google have blown past Microsoft and Intel in mobile.

Research is the lifeblood of scientific progress. Without it, a tech company will always be reacting and never leading the market to new places. Nor can or should it be limited to the solving of problems with immediate profit value.

PC Makers, Operating Systems, Search Engines... nothing lasts forever and this is especially true in the tech market. For today's giants to remain so tomorrow, they need to think big and gamble intelligently but ambitiously on the future.﻿___

Last year, Facebook began to brutally enforce a little known policy requiring their users to go by their "Legal Name". The result was noted for its deleterious effect on one category of users in particular: drag queens. Regardless how one feels about the drag lifestyle, it is understandable that some don't wish to go online by their legal name. Or it should be understandable, at least.

Backlash against this apparent targeting of the drag community played a significant part in the hype around the fledgling social network Ello.

After the incident, Facebook promised to have "fixed" the problem, but reports of ongoing issues have continued, and recently other groups have felt targeted as well: Vietnamese political activists and Native Americans with traditional style names, for... more »

Facebook's Real Name Policy and the Politics of Privilege

Last year, Facebook began to brutally enforce a little known policy requiring their users to go by their "Legal Name". The result was noted for its deleterious effect on one category of users in particular: drag queens. Regardless how one feels about the drag lifestyle, it is understandable that some don't wish to go online by their legal name. Or it should be understandable, at least.

Backlash against this apparent targeting of the drag community played a significant part in the hype around the fledgling social network Ello.

After the incident, Facebook promised to have "fixed" the problem, but reports of ongoing issues have continued, and recently other groups have felt targeted as well: Vietnamese political activists and Native Americans with traditional style names, for example, have seen more and more issues as a result of the policy. In reality, while promising to "fix" the policy, Facebook instead doubled down on it by simply changing "Legal Name" to "Authentic Name", which has basically the same meaning: the name you're known by in 'real life' (which presumably doesn't include your 'life' as a professional drag queen, for example).

What all this points to is precisely why Facebook makes a lousy steward and intermediary for global communication: their bias reflects the white, straight, male privilege of its founder Mark Zuckerberg. If, to the ears of Straight White Male Privilege, your name doesn't sound "real", then you aren't a 'Real Person' and your rights, if any, you must defend at all turns.

The end result is that, more than almost any institution on the planet, Facebook now champions a world of Straight White Male Privilege, favoring those whose names sound most conventional, and who are least likely to go by any other names, over everyone else.

One need only look to the failure of the same Real Name Policy by Google+ and their eventual abandonment of it to see where Facebook, despite their supposed commitment to "The Next Billion People", have failed to prove their commitment to the Non-Straight, Non-White, Non-Male members of the first billion.﻿___

In the glory days of Ye Olde America Online, the words 'You've Got Mail!' could inspire inordinate excitement. AOL's very use of the catchphrase in their marketing shows how important this was to the early web experience.

Email was new and exciting, a brand new way of communicating with the world and connecting with the people you cared about, as best depicted by the 1998 motion picture You've Got Mail. In the very year Google first came into existence, and over half a decade before Facebook, email was the social backbone of the web.

Then came the marketers, and they quickly ruined our excitement with an endless firehose of spam. Gmail, with its industry leading spam filters, wouldn't come into existence until 2004, and even then it would be many years before industry leading em... more »

Remember When 'You've Got Mail!' Was Exciting?

In the glory days of Ye Olde America Online, the words 'You've Got Mail!' could inspire inordinate excitement. AOL's very use of the catchphrase in their marketing shows how important this was to the early web experience.

Email was new and exciting, a brand new way of communicating with the world and connecting with the people you cared about, as best depicted by the 1998 motion picture You've Got Mail. In the very year Google first came into existence, and over half a decade before Facebook, email was the social backbone of the web.

Then came the marketers, and they quickly ruined our excitement with an endless firehose of spam. Gmail, with its industry leading spam filters, wouldn't come into existence until 2004, and even then it would be many years before industry leading email providers finally got the situation under control, at least with blatant spam. Of course, spam-like emails nonetheless represent a large share of emails many users receive, often bypassing spam filters because they aren't technically spam, they just feel like it. (I'm looking at you, Quora!)

Some of the leading email innovations, such as Inbox by Google, go one step farther by organizing your emails intelligently by type: Promotional, Finance, etc... However, these approaches are new and many people won't benefit from them for the foreseeable future.

So, the dilemma for the email marketer is getting people to care about your marketing emails in the era of 'Inbox Exhaustion'. While probably an overblown phenomenon on the whole, email is nonetheless a highly competitive space in the web's Attention Economy.

Drawing lessons from the iconic film, the following article offers some whimsical but insightful suggestions for how to win and keep the attention of your target audience.

SEO is becoming more complex and demanding to achieve results, and predicting how long it will take for SEO to be 'effective' is no easy challenge in this day and age, especially with web privacy measures cutting off the flow of raw keyword data and the Search Engines aggressively combating spam and constantly tweaking the algorithms.

+Stephan Spencer explains some factors that may influence your SEO timeline and how to work with clients to help them (and yourself) define the goals and understand the long-term view of Search Engine Optimization.

#SEO #SEOTips #SEOMarketing #LI ﻿

SEO is becoming more complex and demanding to achieve results, and predicting how long it will take for SEO to be 'effective' is no easy challenge in this day and age, especially with web privacy measures cutting off the flow of raw keyword data and the Search Engines aggressively combating spam and constantly tweaking the algorithms.

+Stephan Spencer explains some factors that may influence your SEO timeline and how to work with clients to help them (and yourself) define the goals and understand the long-term view of Search Engine Optimization.

Apple is partnering with Pinterest to allow iOS app discovery and installs directly from the Pinterest app. On the one hand, this signals a growing interest by Apple in social media. On the other hand, this could be seen as an admission (in part) that app discovery in the app store is an area where iOS underperforms.

This also points more broadly to the importance of social media for app discovery and especially "virality". Facebook is generating a large share of mobile revenue from app install ads; Android app sharing is integrated with Google+; and Twitter is stepping up its app advertising game as well. The gain to these networks is obvious: app sharing and discovery becomes yet another thing users can do through social media.

The risks are also obvious, except in the case of Google+: the networks don't... more »

Apple Teams with Pinterest for App Discovery

Apple is partnering with Pinterest to allow iOS app discovery and installs directly from the Pinterest app. On the one hand, this signals a growing interest by Apple in social media. On the other hand, this could be seen as an admission (in part) that app discovery in the app store is an area where iOS underperforms.

This also points more broadly to the importance of social media for app discovery and especially "virality". Facebook is generating a large share of mobile revenue from app install ads; Android app sharing is integrated with Google+; and Twitter is stepping up its app advertising game as well. The gain to these networks is obvious: app sharing and discovery becomes yet another thing users can do through social media.

The risks are also obvious, except in the case of Google+: the networks don't own the mobile platform, and eventually the Apples and Googles of the mobile world may want more control over sharing and discovery of their apps.

Apple has been notoriously hesitant to embrace social media, but social sharing drives app discovery and installs, and even the Fruit Company can't ignore it.

At Google I/O 2014, the company made a low key unveiling: a cheap cardboard headset called simply 'Cardboard'. The headset used a smartphone and a special app to send a 'Virtual Reality' image to two eyepieces on the headset. The announcement was so casual that some outside observers mistook it for a jest of some sort.

More keen observers noted immediately that this represented a unique approach to entering the VR Headware Market. Whereas Oculus Rift or the Samsung Gear VR are devices in their own right, Cardboard uses mere dollars worth of materials to create a headset to interface with the device you already own, your smartphone. The headset itself is merely a dirt cheap "Dumb Screen".

Hardcore VR enthusiasts will probably point out that this Cardboard prototype did... more »

LG to Offer FREE 'Google Cardboard' Inspired VR with G3

At Google I/O 2014, the company made a low key unveiling: a cheap cardboard headset called simply 'Cardboard'. The headset used a smartphone and a special app to send a 'Virtual Reality' image to two eyepieces on the headset. The announcement was so casual that some outside observers mistook it for a jest of some sort.

More keen observers noted immediately that this represented a unique approach to entering the VR Headware Market. Whereas Oculus Rift or the Samsung Gear VR are devices in their own right, Cardboard uses mere dollars worth of materials to create a headset to interface with the device you already own, your smartphone. The headset itself is merely a dirt cheap "Dumb Screen".

Hardcore VR enthusiasts will probably point out that this Cardboard prototype didn't suggest a "true" competitor for those other platforms, which is true if your goal is to play high graphic VR games, for example, or use HoloLens style Augmented Reality. However, those applications require specialized platforms costing a pretty penny, whereas Cardboard needs only an affordable accessory to a device that you already own.

One component of market disruption is disruptive pricing. By commoditizing Virtual Reality by piggybacking on the smartphone itself, Cardboard enables OEM's like LG, and even ordinary enthusiasts, to jump into the VR market for a song.

The fact that these goggles can be made from cheap materials and given away free will help get them in more hands, which means more users and more developers.

As smartphones become more powerful, or are even designed with the Cardboard platform in mind from the word go in the future, the gap between what these can do and what more expensive dedicated platforms like Oculus and Gear can do will dwindle.

The LG VR for G3 may be just the first Android smartphone to come bundled with free Cardboard inspired VR goggles and gear. In the battle for market share, free is a hard price to beat, a reality to which Android itself stands testament.

Get 2GB of free, permanent Drive storage from Google for completing a simple security check. This took me about 2-minutes to complete. This is also a great opportunity to set up 2-Factor Authentication on your Google account, which I always recommend.

Google will give you free 2GB of Drive storage today just for completing a simple 2-minute security checkup.

#android #saferinternetday #googledrive #free ﻿___Get 2GB of free, permanent Drive storage from Google for completing a simple security check. This took me about 2-minutes to complete. This is also a great opportunity to set up 2-Factor Authentication on your Google account, which I always recommend.

The antitech movement in San Fransisco appears to be on its last legs. While they certainly have raised legitimate issues, the rancor seems to have been misplaced towards Silicon Valley workers, most of whom are just ordinary people working for a living if maybe making higher wages than many other people.

Like all previous influxes to the Bay Area, San Fransisco will once again prove its resilience in the face of a culture shift.﻿

The antitech movement in San Fransisco appears to be on its last legs. While they certainly have raised legitimate issues, the rancor seems to have been misplaced towards Silicon Valley workers, most of whom are just ordinary people working for a living if maybe making higher wages than many other people.

Like all previous influxes to the Bay Area, San Fransisco will once again prove its resilience in the face of a culture shift.﻿___

While Google Glass is on temporary hiatus as a consumer play, Glass at Work is still going strong, offering a mature head mounted wearable for verticals like Health Care where demand for such a device exists but competing products are simply light years behind Glass.

Google is still working closely with these developers to harvest what value the project has yielded so far, while consumer efforts for the future of Glass are shifted to the Nest division. (On another note: might this shift suggest the future of Glass is about the "Smart Home", at least short term, instead of out-and-about consumer wear?)

The life and death of a development platform on a new category of device lies in the quest for the "killer app": the use case that defines the kind of problems the platform and devices will solve.

While Google Glass is on temporary hiatus as a consumer play, Glass at Work is still going strong, offering a mature head mounted wearable for verticals like Health Care where demand for such a device exists but competing products are simply light years behind Glass.

Google is still working closely with these developers to harvest what value the project has yielded so far, while consumer efforts for the future of Glass are shifted to the Nest division. (On another note: might this shift suggest the future of Glass is about the "Smart Home", at least short term, instead of out-and-about consumer wear?)

The life and death of a development platform on a new category of device lies in the quest for the "killer app": the use case that defines the kind of problems the platform and devices will solve.

For some verticals, Glass is already yielding "killer apps" for use cases where the current issues of aesthetics and privacy that have beset the consumer efforts aren't crucial.

The Google+ team will be adding some new talent to their Photo efforts, as their parent company has acquired a small startup team from a photo storage, backup, and sharing service called Odysee.

Unlike Google(+) Photos, which is built around using Google's own cloud for storage and backup (and enhancement and editing) of images, Odysee used PC's as the storage backup, making it a preferable solution for some users, especially those who may not trust cloud storage or can't commit to living fully "in the cloud" with their images and still want the familiar experience of keeping and editing images on their PC's.

It would be easy to read the Tea Leaves here as supporting the rumors that Google Photos will spin off from Google+ into a standalone product.

The Google+ team will be adding some new talent to their Photo efforts, as their parent company has acquired a small startup team from a photo storage, backup, and sharing service called Odysee.

Unlike Google(+) Photos, which is built around using Google's own cloud for storage and backup (and enhancement and editing) of images, Odysee used PC's as the storage backup, making it a preferable solution for some users, especially those who may not trust cloud storage or can't commit to living fully "in the cloud" with their images and still want the familiar experience of keeping and editing images on their PC's.

It would be easy to read the Tea Leaves here as supporting the rumors that Google Photos will spin off from Google+ into a standalone product.

This is probably a simplistic view, however, as Google's leadership is notorious for taking two or more approaches to the same problem. On the one hand, the tools they acquire from Odysee present a second approach to "cloud" photo storage and backup, where the "cloud" is a personal cloud based around your own PC.

On the other hand, Google need not do one or the other thing: either a standalone Photo product, or another update to Google+. They can do both, much as they also integrate Google Photos features into Google Drive. There may be a standalone Photo app coming, as a separate approach, without Google+ or Drive users being left out of some of the best features. Of course, they could fork the service entirely, but it's unclear what they would gain by doing so other than a lot of angry Google+ users.

This latest acquisition shows that Google is by no means surrendering the fight for social media, even if Google+ hasn't lived up to some people's expectations yet.

In an internal memo, Twitter's CEO admits what we all know: Twitter has a troll problem, and they're not very good at handling it.

In many ways, this is down to the network's design: 140-characters presents a challenge in precision, pith, and tact, and not everyone succeeds at that challenge. Twitter also excels at one-way discussion, i.e. talking "at" the other person. Discussion tools on the platform are underwhelming and riddled with Autotweet and Auto DM spam. It is too easy to feel "ganged up" on, too hard to fight back, and is too compressed for any real nuance or multidimensionality.

These are all engineering problems, ultimately, and can be solved if they resolve to do it. It is therefore a positive development to see the Chief Executive Officer grabbing this bull by the... more »

Twitter CEO: We "Suck" at Handling Trolls

In an internal memo, Twitter's CEO admits what we all know: Twitter has a troll problem, and they're not very good at handling it.

In many ways, this is down to the network's design: 140-characters presents a challenge in precision, pith, and tact, and not everyone succeeds at that challenge. Twitter also excels at one-way discussion, i.e. talking "at" the other person. Discussion tools on the platform are underwhelming and riddled with Autotweet and Auto DM spam. It is too easy to feel "ganged up" on, too hard to fight back, and is too compressed for any real nuance or multidimensionality.

These are all engineering problems, ultimately, and can be solved if they resolve to do it. It is therefore a positive development to see the Chief Executive Officer grabbing this bull by the horns.

New reports suggest that Twitter and Google have signed a new Search deal, their first since their Live Search deal of 2009-2011 fell apart (for reasons not entirely clear, with each side blaming the other).

With user growth slowing, Twitter has been pursuing new partnerships and means of encouraging engagement. Recently they've made it easier for Google to index and surface Tweets in organic Search results, which has likely increased their traffic and engagement.

However, to get the full SEO Juice from Google, Twitter needs a deal for deeper integration. For example, at the moment only Google+ hashtag posts get full integration, even though Twitter results are almost certainly what most Searchers are looking for.

For Google, this deal could boost their efforts to integrate social signals with Search and take... more »

Twitter and Google Search Deal is Back?

New reports suggest that Twitter and Google have signed a new Search deal, their first since their Live Search deal of 2009-2011 fell apart (for reasons not entirely clear, with each side blaming the other).

With user growth slowing, Twitter has been pursuing new partnerships and means of encouraging engagement. Recently they've made it easier for Google to index and surface Tweets in organic Search results, which has likely increased their traffic and engagement.

However, to get the full SEO Juice from Google, Twitter needs a deal for deeper integration. For example, at the moment only Google+ hashtag posts get full integration, even though Twitter results are almost certainly what most Searchers are looking for.

For Google, this deal could boost their efforts to integrate social signals with Search and take some pressure off the G+ Team to "kill" its rivals (which is not to say this has ever been an explicit goal of the project, but with only Google+ to draw social signals from, Google was facing a serious challenge adapting to the future of Search).

Despite some difficulties in arriving at a mutually beneficial deal, Twitter and Google need each other now more than ever.